Event - About 10 years ago I was casting parts for a play I wrote and was directing. It was my first play and I was nervous about everything being perfect. So there was a small part that my best friend auditioned for. He was pretty good, but someone else was better. So I cast the other guy and my friend freaked out. He said I had a "black heart" and we never really spoke again.
Apology - He wasn't the best actor trying out, but he was surely good enough. And the part was small - it wouldn't have made a big difference even if he stunk (which he didn't). I was just being a control freak and let that get in the way of doing the right thing. I tried to patch things up, but he wasn't very forgiving. Maybe I'm just hoping he reads this and gets in touch. I'd love to catch up, and my wife would too. James D., you out there?
Event - When I was in elementary school, there was this annoying boy who I really didn't like because he teased me all of the time. One day, he was being nice to me, and on the playground he asked if he could trust me. I said yes, and he said he'd show me soemthing cool if I promised not to tell the recess moniter. I agreed, and he pulled down his pants (underwear included) and flashed me. Needless to say, I went running to the lady. He didn't got suspended, but he was in huge trouble.
Apology - I feel really bad; I basically got this kid sent to the principle's office - his parents even had to come in. I'm still not sure what he was trying to do, but we were like 7, and I guess little kids do stupid things. So I'm sorry for getting you in so much trouble; I didn't expect it but you didn't deserve to have to go to a sexual harrassment class in elementary school.
Event - My 15-year-old son decided he wants to write screenplays and wanted me to read one he wrote, since I have some writing background. I told him I would read it in private, but he insisted I read it in front of him so he could see me being "blown away" by his talent. Ummm, I was less than blown away. I'm not an actor and I couldn't hide that fact. I tried giving him constructive advice, but he pretty much just tossed the screenplay into the trash.
Apology - I think I should have just lied a bit. He's 15 and has room to grow and build his talent. I think I should have pointed out more good things about his writing.
