Quote: Morrace @ November 16 2009, 5:39 PM GMTYou''ve told us the names of your wife Dawn and her friend Sue, you might as well tell us your brother-in-law's name.
It's a shame the lawyer isn't called Sue. Someone missed a trick there.
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Who was it who said publish and be damned apart from Rupert Murdoch?
Quote: Griff @ November 16 2009, 5:40 PM GMTIt's a shame the lawyer isn't called Sue. Someone missed a trick there.
Quote: Marc P @ November 16 2009, 5:42 PM GMTWho was it who said publish and be damned apart from Rupert Murdoch?
"Publish and be damned."
The Duke of Wellington - Replying to a blackmail threat.
Well what he said then! 
First and foremost, I do not understand why there is such an interest in the name of my brother in law but I am now trying to meet you people half way and so I will go as far to say his name is John.
He told me that he has spoken to a friend of his who is also a writer and apparently the sharing of work in workshops is very common practise. He also remarked that there is very little to do to stop someone particualarly a producer with a lot 'nous' in the industry from taking my ideas, dialogue and character as proving it would be very difficult. He advised concluded that if I really wanted my work looked at it might be worth taking the risk and putting it on critique.
I am still undecided, particularly as someone at work, Paul, in case anyone enquires as to his identity, told me how the creators of the popular comedy show Spaced had the copyright of the American version of their show effectively stolen from them by a production company.
This really is a lot of fuss over one sketch, isn't it?
I can't imagine what you think will come of it. It's not like the 'Python gang walked into the BBC with a dead parrot.
You may have not even received any feedback, although now I'm sure you will if you post. This is almost sounding like a very clever, yet OTT way of promoting yourself. Although, apologies if it's not the case.
David put it up and see what happens. Professional writers have to come up with stuff all the time, time and time again. If you want to be a writer you have to let people see your work. It's just a sketch after all, and as I once remarked to seefacts who was before your time - anyone can get a sketch on. As I recall he didn't take too kindly to the observation. I can't see a single sketch relates to a whole series of a sitcom. I for one am very keen to see it - you could be the next James Cotter for all we know.
Quote: Marc P @ November 16 2009, 6:08 PM GMTyou could be the next James Cotter for all we know.
Isn't that blasphemy?
Quote: IT David @ November 16 2009, 5:59 PM GMTFirst and foremost, I do not understand why there is such an interest in the name of my brother in law but I am now trying to meet you people half way and so I will go as far to say his name is John.
They're pulling your leg, David. Just ignore them. I do.
Quote: Leevil @ November 16 2009, 6:04 PM GMTThis really is a lot of fuss over one sketch, is it?
That's like saying to the breast-feeding mother of a newly-born;
"This really is a lot of fuss over one baby, isn't it?
Quote: Marc P @ November 16 2009, 6:08 PM GMTYou could be James' next Cottager for all we know.
Now that is blasphemy.
But let's all follow Marc P's noble example in replying, eh?
I must confess I paid Dereck Acora to steal the sketch from IT Dave's brain with his psychic rays.
It was very funny.
Quote: SlagA @ November 16 2009, 6:09 PM GMTThey're pulling your leg, David.
Au-con-f**king-traire.
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