Sooo... Maria's fits into the story of how I met you. When I first moved out here (24 years ago?), newly married to someone you know, we had a 1st wedding anniversary part, because we got married in NY and had a party out there but not one here, neither of us had family out this way and we were poor and newly married. So the Wasband called around and/or left messages with everyone he could think of and got captured on caller id with my last name, Hennessey. In any event, you called the house and I answered, you were totally puzzled as to who had called and why, and I realized that it was likely you had gotten a hang up call when you didn't answer the phone for the invite, but the called id was the hook that made you call back. We talked quite a bit and you mentioned that you had worked at Maria's, and the owners, or someone in charge there had the same last name as me. It was a totally delightful conversation, and I let the Wasband know that James Graham had called and we had a bang up conversation, and he should call you back. Flash forward to Christmas of the same year and I finally met you face to face at Rob Perkins for New Years Eve, I believe my first in MI. There was a funny story about that meeting, but I'll save it for another time! E
I hope you take this as a compliment. A big one. I prefer reading your real life stories even more than your fiction. I only say this because I think you know I am a big fan of your fiction as well.
Here’s where I’m at on the autobiography: Literary agents are mostly interested only if I turn it into a recovery /sobriety feel good story. I’m grateful to be sober, but that’s only part of me.
While I’m pretty well known in Detroit ( I did get “holy shit you’re Jimmy Doom!” once tonight) I’m a zero name and face recognition person weirdo character actor anywhere else.
For goodwill and sanity If probably have to leave out some of the ugliest parts, and that would be unfulfilling.
So I’ve thought about it, but not really enthusiastically.
Great read! I really appreciate the personal connection at the end, thanks for sharing! Shout out to Arthur Lipman, I imagine millions of unsung Arthur Lipmans are out there doing good and changing lives without even realizing how important they are to our world. Thanks Arthur and all those like you willing and wanting to be kind.
One never forgets those who have personally helped out in difficult situations.
A second chance is a gift to be embraced.
Sad how the entitled have either forgotten or never learned this lesson.
Sooo... Maria's fits into the story of how I met you. When I first moved out here (24 years ago?), newly married to someone you know, we had a 1st wedding anniversary part, because we got married in NY and had a party out there but not one here, neither of us had family out this way and we were poor and newly married. So the Wasband called around and/or left messages with everyone he could think of and got captured on caller id with my last name, Hennessey. In any event, you called the house and I answered, you were totally puzzled as to who had called and why, and I realized that it was likely you had gotten a hang up call when you didn't answer the phone for the invite, but the called id was the hook that made you call back. We talked quite a bit and you mentioned that you had worked at Maria's, and the owners, or someone in charge there had the same last name as me. It was a totally delightful conversation, and I let the Wasband know that James Graham had called and we had a bang up conversation, and he should call you back. Flash forward to Christmas of the same year and I finally met you face to face at Rob Perkins for New Years Eve, I believe my first in MI. There was a funny story about that meeting, but I'll save it for another time! E
The Hennesseys were regular customers. Their daughter married one of my high school friends and I still see her and her husband occasionally
J, there are lifetimes in every character you name. Brilliant because, of course, your writing makes every sentence dance…
I hope you take this as a compliment. A big one. I prefer reading your real life stories even more than your fiction. I only say this because I think you know I am a big fan of your fiction as well.
I’ll try to give you a few more.
They are as amazing as you obviously are, J.
Thanks. Played a priest tonight for a live gig. That’s gonna be a story, but I think I’ll dig back farther first
I’ll look forward to it.. have you considered a biography..(you don’t have to answer) …(obviously a way to suggest you do)
Here’s where I’m at on the autobiography: Literary agents are mostly interested only if I turn it into a recovery /sobriety feel good story. I’m grateful to be sober, but that’s only part of me.
While I’m pretty well known in Detroit ( I did get “holy shit you’re Jimmy Doom!” once tonight) I’m a zero name and face recognition person weirdo character actor anywhere else.
For goodwill and sanity If probably have to leave out some of the ugliest parts, and that would be unfulfilling.
So I’ve thought about it, but not really enthusiastically.
Great read! I really appreciate the personal connection at the end, thanks for sharing! Shout out to Arthur Lipman, I imagine millions of unsung Arthur Lipmans are out there doing good and changing lives without even realizing how important they are to our world. Thanks Arthur and all those like you willing and wanting to be kind.