Who Said Writing Answers to Questions on Writing Would Be Easy

I promise it wasn’t me but I enjoyed the challenge

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Lynn L. Alexander invited me to answer the latest This or That challenge from Karen Schwartz and I accepted.

Here goes.

1. You have the chance to write a musical play or a blockbuster film and have it go live. Which would you choose?

I’m not a playwright. Before my fingers wore down with arthritis and fading fingerprints, I used to be musical playing my guitar. Nor am I a screenwriter — unless typing words on my laptop screen counts.

I pondered my age being a disadvantage in either choice, then remembered Billie Burke’s famous quote:

“Age is of no importance unless you’re a cheese.”

I’ll gouda extra mile and combine both — write a musical movie!

2. If a movie were to be written about your life, would you have a famous actor play you or a talented up-and-coming star? Who is it?

Although I’d love to support a new star, I’ll opt for Meryl Streep. Her acting prowess is phenomenal.

Why do I say that? Because whatever role she plays, she is totally in character and I’m never distracted by thinking “Oh…