You rock my gramerly world and make me laugh. Bring it! (Can't recall who wrote in what review of which play, "Colleen Dewhurst looks as though she eats chunks of the sun for breakfast," but I've relished the description for years.
Always pleased to see you in my mailbox. I prefer editing-oriented content, but then I find myself chuckling at the other tales (the part about the bagel and 8 feet tall, specifically, today)
If you're going to withhold the first Dewhurst story, may we get a hint of where to find it? If it's as good or better than the second, I must hear it.
Truly I’ve just gone looking for an online recounting of the story by someone else, but it’s eluding me. If I can ever figure out how to eat my cake and have it too, I’ll tell the story (that I allegedly don’t want to tell). We’ll figure it out.
Post away. And I also have a Colleen Dewhurat story. Drinks at the Barclay Hotel with a potential investor and his way-too-young-for-him date (me). From across the booth, she eyed me. I knew what was what, and conveyed my Brooklyn confidence. She gave me the warmest smile when she left. I loved her.
Another vote with Connie Schultz. I came for the editing-oriented content, but I love a good well-told (twice-told?) story, so please keep it all coming. Every five to seven days is a good pace.
I like both kinds of 'content' - despite having what I would consider to be essentially no interest in post- (or pre-) war US theatre, I enjoy your posts about it because you are an entertaining writer who is able to communicate the things that interest you in a really compelling way. (Also, I DO love gossip, even if it's about long dead people I've never heard of). Also, I'm signed up to loads of Substacks and I don't read all of them, but I do always read yours, because I like you and find you amusing and, as noted above, entertaining. (Plus I learn stuff sometimes which is good for me, professionally, as an editor, you know.)
I love reading nearly everything you write, even when I'm not quite sure I understand the references. I've followed you on most social media platforms on which I find you, and comment on those when allowed. (It seems your Instagram or Facebook doesn't allow me too but that's alright).
Oh, that’s weird, Nicole. I think (accent on think) that my Facebook page should allow comments from everyone whether they follow me or not (I certainly do see comments from people who don’t; I’m painfully aware of that), and if you follow me on Instagram you should be able to comment.
Alas, if there’s something that needs to be tweaked, I’m not savvy enough to figure it out.
Post as often as the spirit moves you to ! I may not read immediately, but I will always read and always be glad I did. Subject matter is irrelevant to me--I relish whatever you write about.
Superfluous at this point, but I'm with everybody else: write what you like, and I'll read it.
I saw Dewhurst twice, but alas in pieces in which she was the principal attraction. On the other hand, few actresses would have been up for as much heavy lifting as either "The Queen and the Rebels" or her evening as Carlotta O'Neill required of her. She was splendid, of course, but I can only imagine what it would have been to have seen her in something worthy of her talents.
I can’t get enough of you.
Motion carried. ❤️
I'm with her, even saw her play "Stet!" online! Love your editing buts, and your freewheeling stories.
So far, so good for me, Benjamin! Keep 'em coming - the stories and the copy editing! Love your sense of humor.
Thank you, Mary!
You rock my gramerly world and make me laugh. Bring it! (Can't recall who wrote in what review of which play, "Colleen Dewhurst looks as though she eats chunks of the sun for breakfast," but I've relished the description for years.
Always pleased to see you in my mailbox. I prefer editing-oriented content, but then I find myself chuckling at the other tales (the part about the bagel and 8 feet tall, specifically, today)
So do as you will, and thanks!
Thank you, Robin!
I love it all. Do exactly as you please, please.
If you're going to withhold the first Dewhurst story, may we get a hint of where to find it? If it's as good or better than the second, I must hear it.
Truly I’ve just gone looking for an online recounting of the story by someone else, but it’s eluding me. If I can ever figure out how to eat my cake and have it too, I’ll tell the story (that I allegedly don’t want to tell). We’ll figure it out.
I’m with Connie Schultz.
Post away. And I also have a Colleen Dewhurat story. Drinks at the Barclay Hotel with a potential investor and his way-too-young-for-him date (me). From across the booth, she eyed me. I knew what was what, and conveyed my Brooklyn confidence. She gave me the warmest smile when she left. I loved her.
Oh, gosh, that’s wonderful!
I love your stories, all of them. Please continue.
Another vote with Connie Schultz. I came for the editing-oriented content, but I love a good well-told (twice-told?) story, so please keep it all coming. Every five to seven days is a good pace.
Thank you, Lisa.
I am thinking that not overdoing it is probably wise for all of us, so I may well return to the 5–7 day thing (and try to hold to it).
B
I'm not detecting any criticism on the comments up until now, and I'm afraid that you'll not find any from me either, Benjamin.
I love the stories, and the copyediting notes never fail to be of interest.
Whenever you feel like posting anything here, that's when I'll feel like reading it.
Thank you, Steve! Much appreciated: the appreciation and the candor both. (But, OK, mostly the appreciation. 😉)
I like both kinds of 'content' - despite having what I would consider to be essentially no interest in post- (or pre-) war US theatre, I enjoy your posts about it because you are an entertaining writer who is able to communicate the things that interest you in a really compelling way. (Also, I DO love gossip, even if it's about long dead people I've never heard of). Also, I'm signed up to loads of Substacks and I don't read all of them, but I do always read yours, because I like you and find you amusing and, as noted above, entertaining. (Plus I learn stuff sometimes which is good for me, professionally, as an editor, you know.)
Thank you for navigating it right down the middle in a way I find hugely helpful. Thank you!
I love reading nearly everything you write, even when I'm not quite sure I understand the references. I've followed you on most social media platforms on which I find you, and comment on those when allowed. (It seems your Instagram or Facebook doesn't allow me too but that's alright).
Just keep writing please.
Oh, that’s weird, Nicole. I think (accent on think) that my Facebook page should allow comments from everyone whether they follow me or not (I certainly do see comments from people who don’t; I’m painfully aware of that), and if you follow me on Instagram you should be able to comment.
Alas, if there’s something that needs to be tweaked, I’m not savvy enough to figure it out.
Unfortunately, I am also unable to comment on your Facebook page. 🤷♀️
Post as often as the spirit moves you to ! I may not read immediately, but I will always read and always be glad I did. Subject matter is irrelevant to me--I relish whatever you write about.
Thank you, Nancy!
Superfluous at this point, but I'm with everybody else: write what you like, and I'll read it.
I saw Dewhurst twice, but alas in pieces in which she was the principal attraction. On the other hand, few actresses would have been up for as much heavy lifting as either "The Queen and the Rebels" or her evening as Carlotta O'Neill required of her. She was splendid, of course, but I can only imagine what it would have been to have seen her in something worthy of her talents.
Oh dear, I saw The Queen and the Rebels too.
From you, more is more. Thank you.
Thank *you,* Allen!
Love your posts . Please keep it going .