tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post8190668808887934326..comments2024-03-22T14:40:33.276-07:00Comments on Blood, Sweat, and Tedium: Confessions of a Hollywood Juicer: Part Five: Long Night's Journey into DayMichael Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569781786039595929noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-18378401035501793672015-03-25T21:17:57.561-07:002015-03-25T21:17:57.561-07:00D --
I sometimes miss those days too, but mostly ...D --<br /><br />I sometimes miss those days too, but mostly because back then I was young and could tolerate absurd levels of stupidity, ignorance, and abuse -- and still have a great time. That kind of resilience is priceless. <br /><br />Now I've reached the age where I have to think three times before doing pretty much of anything, and nothing is anywhere near as much fun as it used to be. <br /><br />Bring me the needle, Nurse Rachett -- I'm ready.<br /><br />Still, you can't go wrong with Stevie Ray Vaughn -- some things never change. And thank God for that.<br /><br />Thanks for tuning in... Michael Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569781786039595929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-37872132465603403732015-03-25T18:34:21.005-07:002015-03-25T18:34:21.005-07:00Great story. I sometimes miss those days of sleepi...Great story. I sometimes miss those days of sleeping on friend's floors in the Glendale Extended Stay, or seven hour drives to Wilmington, NC to start a show at a moments notice in a broken down pinto powered by cigarettes, beer, and the same Stevie Ray Vaughn tape playing over and over. Thanks for the memories.<br />DDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466991423411721535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-26901695498602261042015-03-24T10:41:09.110-07:002015-03-24T10:41:09.110-07:00Jerry -
I know who you're talking about here,...Jerry -<br /><br />I know who you're talking about here, and that's one hell of a story. The closest I ever got to working with Welles was seeing him while on a visit to the old EDD office on McAdden in Hollywood -- back in the days when we actually had to wait in line twice a month to get our unemployment checks.<br /><br />Sounds like you missed a great opportunity -- and man, I feel your pain. Free hookers, coke AND Orson Welles -- that's a cosmic trifecta. <br /><br />I'd be kicking myself too...Michael Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569781786039595929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-15364053950138973672015-03-24T07:58:06.125-07:002015-03-24T07:58:06.125-07:00Years ago Tino Barzi called me to shoot stills on ...Years ago Tino Barzi called me to shoot stills on a show in Vegas, referred by someone I didn't know. When we hit the pay part his offer was a good day rate back then, but he said no, that it was the weekly rate, so I passed. His counter offer? You can charge whatever you want to your room, but I still said no. He then repeated "You can charge whatever you want to your room", since the film was being funded by the husband of the young female starlet, this was the guy who owned that not to be named here hotel. On the third or fourth repetition it dawned on me that "whatever you want" could include hookers, coke, "whatever", but I just couldn't afford to be out of town for an extended stay at a low rate. A while later I found out that Orson Welles was in the film, I still have the bruises from kicking myself in the ass for missing the chance to work with him. Live long and perspire indeed.Jerry wwwhttp://www.boskolives.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-33491226438795732322015-03-23T20:21:19.525-07:002015-03-23T20:21:19.525-07:00Anonymous K --
We all learned so much from those ...Anonymous K --<br /><br />We all learned so much from those cool, calm, and competent adults who pulled our asses out of the fire when we were young fools. Glad you liked it, and thanks for tuning in…<br /><br />AJ --<br /><br />That's high praise coming from someone who tells such very good stories -- thanks!<br /><br />Ed --<br /><br />I was wondering where you went. Welcome back -- and thanks… <br /><br />JB --<br /><br />Hey, I was just following your lead -- long form, multi-part post story-telling is your specialty. Thanks so much for the kind words.Michael Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569781786039595929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-58817660179260579482015-03-22T19:55:38.416-07:002015-03-22T19:55:38.416-07:00As one of my mentors used to say - you can't m...As one of my mentors used to say - you can't make this stuff up.<br /><br />It's nostalgic and real at the same time - a very special tale for all of us, especially those who can't appreciate the "analog" days.<br /><br />We are in your debt. Thanks much, Michael.JB Brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04258303283672775536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-86442417896846247702015-03-22T19:41:55.698-07:002015-03-22T19:41:55.698-07:00Howdy,
After a long absence I am back from the dea...Howdy,<br />After a long absence I am back from the dead. <br />A wonderful read.Ed (Sloweddi)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-84246281905862805472015-03-22T12:55:19.933-07:002015-03-22T12:55:19.933-07:00Honestly, I'm a little bummed this is the last...Honestly, I'm a little bummed this is the last installment of this truely epic tale. <br /><br />It was a fantastic read, Michael. Thanks for sharing it!A.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06280771470428710391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-12857851211031267982015-03-22T12:36:29.848-07:002015-03-22T12:36:29.848-07:00Wow.. that was a great frickn read. You're rig...Wow.. that was a great frickn read. You're right.. as the years slide past us, there is so much more to see in that rearview mirror. And from all our experiences, particularly in our industry, we do get so much better at how to stomp out those fires. Just like the forklift driver out there in Utah. I can just imagine all the situations he'd experienced before your call to him. Thanks for the memories. Loved this one. kAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com