Here's a fun tangent. I used to be a big fan of the great science fiction writer and ranconteur Harlan Ellison, who once mentioned Cyril in a memorable anecdote about the far-less-great SF writer L. Ron Hubbard:
I was there the night L. Ron Hubbard invented [Scientology]... We were sitting around one night... who else was there? Alfred Bester, and Cyril Kornbluth, and Lester del Rey, and Ron Hubbard, who was making a penny a word, and had been for years. And he said "This bullshit's got to stop!" He says, "I gotta get money." He says, "I want to get rich". And somebody said, "why don't you invent a new religion? They're always big." We were clowning! You know, "Become Elmer Gantry! You'll make a fortune!" He says, "I'm going to do it."
Sounds like a really great project! I'm sure many prominent inna--intel . . . smart people will leap at the chance to comment on our times on camera. Would you consider an 84-y.o. guy as a go-fer? Holding a furry mike on a boom just out of frame, say? Or holding a clipboard and trying to look like an authority figure? Just wonderin . . .
Meanwhile, speaking about that part of depression that might stem from our present dismal political situation, my bunch are settling on a sort of Mon./Wed./Fri intake of news to keep our sanity and limiting ourselves to action at maybe 2 days per week, max. Let the other side get depressed, @#$% em. The rest of the time we save for ourselves, so the terrorists don't win, y'know? Meanwhile working on a sign featuring an alligator to somehow get in the fact that no White folk overstaying their tourist visa or whatever get dragged to this "Alligator Alley," etc. Lessee, the gator could be saying, "Why no White meat?" Hmm. Still working on it. Back to you.
OMG, Josh - finally read this post- so very cool. I can’t wait to see this “docudrama” or whatever you’ll call it! My husband (grew up in Levitown) and I will enjoy being at the premier! We’re big fans of yours and I can’t wait for the RTSO concert at Ashkenaz! Big hug, Sara
I am an unauthorized spokesperson, but nonetheless, I'm going to say The World welcomes you back and greatly looks forward to any and all new projects.
Very glad to hear the demons have lifted and really appreciate your courage at writing about depression. Maybe the focus of your next solo show? You could pull it off with humor.
And nice to be reminded of old haunts like the New Yorker book store. Growing up in NYC in the 60s and 70s - nothing quite like it!
Yay for new, depression-lifting projects! I love science fiction and fantasy. Ursula K. Le Guin is my favorite writer in those genres. I had the pleasure of meeting her, as well as another favorite SF writer, Douglas Adams. Also love Alfred Bester, never got to meet him though (didn't read any of his works before his death).
I am delighted that you have journeyed to the other side of your depression. And I am very excited about this newly revived adventure you are embarking on. Fantastic.
Perfecto! Welcome back to our world which needs you. You are special (if one considers talent, consideration, lovable, witty,yada, yada, yada) with many wonderf
Here's a fun tangent. I used to be a big fan of the great science fiction writer and ranconteur Harlan Ellison, who once mentioned Cyril in a memorable anecdote about the far-less-great SF writer L. Ron Hubbard:
I was there the night L. Ron Hubbard invented [Scientology]... We were sitting around one night... who else was there? Alfred Bester, and Cyril Kornbluth, and Lester del Rey, and Ron Hubbard, who was making a penny a word, and had been for years. And he said "This bullshit's got to stop!" He says, "I gotta get money." He says, "I want to get rich". And somebody said, "why don't you invent a new religion? They're always big." We were clowning! You know, "Become Elmer Gantry! You'll make a fortune!" He says, "I'm going to do it."
You had me at Pohl…
p.s. to Sue:
More, more, more!
Sounds like a really great project! I'm sure many prominent inna--intel . . . smart people will leap at the chance to comment on our times on camera. Would you consider an 84-y.o. guy as a go-fer? Holding a furry mike on a boom just out of frame, say? Or holding a clipboard and trying to look like an authority figure? Just wonderin . . .
Meanwhile, speaking about that part of depression that might stem from our present dismal political situation, my bunch are settling on a sort of Mon./Wed./Fri intake of news to keep our sanity and limiting ourselves to action at maybe 2 days per week, max. Let the other side get depressed, @#$% em. The rest of the time we save for ourselves, so the terrorists don't win, y'know? Meanwhile working on a sign featuring an alligator to somehow get in the fact that no White folk overstaying their tourist visa or whatever get dragged to this "Alligator Alley," etc. Lessee, the gator could be saying, "Why no White meat?" Hmm. Still working on it. Back to you.
OMG, Josh - finally read this post- so very cool. I can’t wait to see this “docudrama” or whatever you’ll call it! My husband (grew up in Levitown) and I will enjoy being at the premier! We’re big fans of yours and I can’t wait for the RTSO concert at Ashkenaz! Big hug, Sara
So exciting and wonderful!
Welcome back, Josh. What a great project. Will see you soon at one of your shows in Berkeley.
I am an unauthorized spokesperson, but nonetheless, I'm going to say The World welcomes you back and greatly looks forward to any and all new projects.
Very glad to hear the demons have lifted and really appreciate your courage at writing about depression. Maybe the focus of your next solo show? You could pull it off with humor.
And nice to be reminded of old haunts like the New Yorker book store. Growing up in NYC in the 60s and 70s - nothing quite like it!
Yay for new, depression-lifting projects! I love science fiction and fantasy. Ursula K. Le Guin is my favorite writer in those genres. I had the pleasure of meeting her, as well as another favorite SF writer, Douglas Adams. Also love Alfred Bester, never got to meet him though (didn't read any of his works before his death).
So glad to hear you're feeling better, Josh. Good luck with your new project!
Josh,
I am delighted that you have journeyed to the other side of your depression. And I am very excited about this newly revived adventure you are embarking on. Fantastic.
Peace and Hope,
Sherrie
..wonderful qualities. Be that Josh ( sans a red diaper).
Perfecto! Welcome back to our world which needs you. You are special (if one considers talent, consideration, lovable, witty,yada, yada, yada) with many wonderf