Tag: Strike

  • Why I’m on STRIKE.

    I’m striking for fair compensation and representation, because every writer is a writer, no matter where he or she is writing. From TV to film to non-jurisdictional programming (Reality, Basic Cable, Animation, Webisodes, Mobisodes, etc.), if you are writing content that is watched on a screen, then you deserve compensation, health care and pension. This…

  • i walk the line.

    I just wanted to thank those of you who have written to express your support of me and my fellow writers currently on strike. I will be writing about the past week, which has had an incredible amount of ups and downs, but once I tell you everything that’s happened you’ll forgive me for not…

  • benefits.

    The Writers Guild of America has reached deals to rep writers on four Comedy Central skeins. Guild announced Tuesday it will rep about 30 scribes on “Mind of Mencia,” “The Sarah Silverman Program,” “The Showbiz Show With David Spade” and the upcoming series “American Body Shop.” The pacts include WGA compensation levels, pension and health…

  • that girl gets around

    A few weeks ago I’m walking down Pico, headed toward a Starbucks, when this woman walks up beside me, asking a mailman if he’s got Triple A Plus. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Los Angeles, this means I’ve seen this woman in three different areas that are not close to each other…

  • the top model strike continues

    the top model strike continues

    At the strike last Friday, I was babbling to Eric about how I sometimes put the post of the sign at the top of my hip. “It’s my strike hip,” I explained. “Why doesn’t anyone else use their strike hip?” Eric pulled out his camera. “Okay. Give me your best Top Model pose,” he said.…

  • my best friend is brave.

    my best friend is brave.

    This is part of the picket line outside America’s Next Top Model. I’m the one holding the sign. Dan’s the one trying to make a difference. Read here why.