Yes it was a shame but I still treasure the memory of working with lots of great talented people. It is only toxic when you are dealing with those who peddle toxicity. It was a privilege to know hundreds of others who were not so inclined.
History has taken care of the pathetic few who spoiled it for their peers.
Dan! I love this! Thank you for sharing your story and I look forward to your next post. There are not many things I enjoy more than sitting in a movie theater watching a good film. When I lived in NYC I would often walk to the theater in the afternoon and sit (usually in an empty theater) blissfully alone. Now, I live in the country and haven't been to a movie theater since 2019. :( When you mentioned that you were a projectionist I thought to myself "I wonder if he's seen 'Cinema Paradiso.'" If you haven't, you must try to rent it. Happy story-telling!
Barbara I took your advice and went to the dashboard to write my copy. All ok now. I had tried it before but thought I was in the wrong place. It seemed such a scrunched up rather untidy thing. But I realise now that it contains everything I need. Automatic drafts created when I take a break etc.
Thanks again. I have another post up right now. Today I got my first paid subscriber.
I’ve gone back to start at the beginning Dan. Happy New Year. I used to be a bit envious of your job, what a shame it became toxic
Yes it was a shame but I still treasure the memory of working with lots of great talented people. It is only toxic when you are dealing with those who peddle toxicity. It was a privilege to know hundreds of others who were not so inclined.
History has taken care of the pathetic few who spoiled it for their peers.
Dan! I love this! Thank you for sharing your story and I look forward to your next post. There are not many things I enjoy more than sitting in a movie theater watching a good film. When I lived in NYC I would often walk to the theater in the afternoon and sit (usually in an empty theater) blissfully alone. Now, I live in the country and haven't been to a movie theater since 2019. :( When you mentioned that you were a projectionist I thought to myself "I wonder if he's seen 'Cinema Paradiso.'" If you haven't, you must try to rent it. Happy story-telling!
Yes I have seen it Barbara. A lovely film. Very nostalgic for me in a pleasant way.
I'll have to pull out the old DVD. I haven't seen it in ages. Such a beautiful soundtrack, too.
Barbara I took your advice and went to the dashboard to write my copy. All ok now. I had tried it before but thought I was in the wrong place. It seemed such a scrunched up rather untidy thing. But I realise now that it contains everything I need. Automatic drafts created when I take a break etc.
Thanks again. I have another post up right now. Today I got my first paid subscriber.
It’s so encouraging.
Whoopee!
That's AMAZING, Dan! Congrats! :)
Thank you for those generous comments Barbara. It gives me the inspiration to carry on.
And...you're so welcome!! xo
Dan, I just sent you an email but I'm not sure if you'll get it because it was a response to your substack email. LMK if you don't receive it!
Looking forward to more!
Well done Dan. Great recollections. Looking forward to more.
Thank you Quentin. I truly appreciate your encouragement. I am so nervous about the whole thing.
But I will relax eventually and hopefullly find my mojo.
So interesting - I look forward to the next installment!
Cheers. Exciting times for kids.
My dad’s story exactly. Right down to the Mickey Mouse ears. Thanks Dan.