Bristol

Good morning, Effers! Again I find myself with a very full day and to be truthful, feeling more than a tad under the weather. I haven’t had a quiet, restful day in London yet. You know how it is when you travel – so many obligations and so many things to see. I think you’d have to sit on me to get me to stay still in London. Much more on that topic another time. I can see I need a day of rest and it looks like it may be enforced by the little tiny germs making a conga line in my chest right now.

What a lovely train ride and visit to the University there in Bristol yesterday! We had a very full class and because we only had one hour, did a very Planet Earthy swoop over the machinations of Hollywood and the vital importance of STORY that underlies it all. What a great, participatory, smart and enthusiastic group of students! Many heartfelt thank yous to Abigail Davies, the generous, warm and super smart teacher of the class and producer of many a short film! It was a pleasure and an honor and I hope to be back teaching there again!

Had an amazing evening with student Oliver Purches, who is highly involved in the film community in Bristol, and of course our very own Kodjo, who is always a delight. There appears to be some serious talent in Bristol which is a real hub of creativity and coolness. Had dinner at The Pie Minister which was delicious. Bristol seems the place to be in West England.

Received MILLIONS of paramount, agent jelly fish entries and will post the top three much later today when I can. Thanks to everybody who participated! Stay tuned.

p.s. Minty mashed peas (YUM) beef pie at the Pie Minister (YUM) jellied ham (um. WHA-?).

p.p.s. Keep Calm and Eat More Pies. Indeed.