Speaking on behalf of the SCWDP, we're very proud to be fellow Board Members with you, Jack. I have always been struck by your humility. Your talent has been quite obvious. Congratulations.

Awesome article Jack, and you are just incredibly handsome (I am not being gay, not that being gay is an issue) but this is about as F__king OFF TOPIC as a fellow could get. I can't routinely ***** about our favorite 3.6 guru without you getting all flustered.

So be the good moderator that I know you are and put your OMRBCH - GQ story in the off topic discussion.

Never produced eh? Oh well maybe it'll be a big one when it happens!!

Well done Jack.

And bless the friendly banker (or backer) that comes up with the pay cheques.

Can't we put together a kitty and collect funds to get one of Jack's screenplays produced? I little Indy thing. What could it cost, $20K at the most? Someone here has got to be a cinematographer or something. We can donate our cars as props, after all everyone in the film will be a 911 owner and all the dialog will have 911 references...

Great idea John!

Thanks for the link to the article Jack.

What's next on the list, Jack? Sailing around the world? Playgirl spread? Arm in arm with Demi Moore at the Oscars? Congrats.

Nice going Jack-
 

Damn, I thought Jack was just one of the cool Porsche guys on this board, I didn't know he had a life!

A few things that I admire about Jack...

1. He owns and built my DREAM Porsche

2. He could afford to buy a Twin Turbo or GT2 and still built my DREAM Porsche

3. A man with class.....Posh, not trendy!!!

Most of all...Deserves all of the success he has achieved and more!!!

Thanks for the link, Jack, and congrats! Very well written article. :D

Thanks again, everyone. My career up to this point has been odd, to me. But as the article points out, it isn't that unusual. I'll keep plugging away, and let all of you know when my name is going to be up on a screen somewhere.

I majored in Philosophy at UCLA, and (naturally) got a job out of school as a 'script reader' for a talent agency. I summarized movie scripts and offered a one-paragraph opinion on the merits of the ideas and execution. Later, I supported myself doing everything from slugging through a stint as a night manager at a Kinkos to working as a graphic designer for Yale and USC.

My wife is a writer for the WB show 'Reba.' A friend of hers was asked by the writer of the article if he knew of any unproduced screenwriters. He had met me a few times, and asked if I would be willing to talk to the magazine writer. I checked with my agent, who gave it his blessing.

The downside to not having/using a publicist is that when an article is written about you, it's actual journalism. You don't get to give any input, or review it before publication. I had no idea what slant this writer would take. I was concerned that he would want to portray me as bitter or angry about my career so far.

So I was pretty anxious on Wednesday, seeing that the new issue of the magazine was on the newsstand. I read it while standing in line at a Subway sandwich shop (see, not so rich). I was surprised at how favorably it portrayed me. Having played by the rules in a business where most of the journalism is vanity-driven and paid for -- I got lucky. I couldn't have gotten nicer coverage if I'd paid for it.

All of the above. Definitely.

Fair enough. I'll move it.

Good work, Jack. I'd keep the phone lines clear. GQ gets a lot of readers who can produce in addition to buy a script.

Jack, when hundreds and thousands of chicks start writing you letters with photos enclosed of them with their clothes off, would you put them up in the R18 section of this BBS.

Heck....it sounds like a pretty good arrangement just like it is (publish shmublish). You do work that you love (how many of us can say that???), make a decent buck (how many of us can say that???), and can pal around with us regular folks without mobs of groupies tearing off their bras so you can sign them...(the bras, Jack).

Life is good. You've done us proud....keep it up.

Congrats on the great article and achievements to date. I'm sure we will all be looking more closely at the credits in future! Way to go Jack.

That isn't likely to happen Bill. One night, long ago, Cindy & I were dining in a "posh" restaurant located on the Oregon Coast. I overheard two of the waiters "discussing" the fashions displayed in the latest GQ. Seemed to me they were being as critical of the male models as they were of the fashions. That made me think that GQ is a bit like Playboy, only more subtle? "Gee, I'm only reading this for the informative articles?"
Note the duds Jack was outfitted in for the photo shoot...do you think he dresses like that ALL the time? Nope..chicks won't be writing Jack because of this piece...but others might! ;) "Not that there's anything wrong with THAT!"

Oh, I quite agree, 100% fanatsy talk.

I see the word "Porsche" mentioned 3x. A bit obvious, and cool. :)

rjp

Even small steps in the right directions are good ones right Jack?

Congrats on a positive article. How long did you have to wait from the time you talked to the writer untill it came out?

...I wonder why GQ didn't get a shot of you a$$ to elbows in grease under the 911?

All it takes to hone your "Craft' and be a successful writer is an Underwood????....well gosh darn.....reminds me of "Naked Lunch" where the dam thing turns into a BUG...

That was just great Jack. You deserve the recognition, however Tyson should have called it fellow UCLA grad gone good. Yes, I too began to cheer when reading the reference to the 72 Porsche 911 track car. Congrats.

no wonder he was the model for the DE shirts, its all clear now.

Am I the only one who caught the true silver lining to this whole thread!?! - Jack can get us Reba's autograph!!! j/k

Jack - congratulations, although it probably feels a little odd to have some "personal" info out there for everybody on the board, when most of us are just funny user names or odd avatar photos.

I've talked with several authors who said they really don't care if their books ever get made into films, as long as people keep buying the rights.

Again, nice job.

Jeff

Well we know who the kiss a$$'s are now..how mushy and Luvy Dovy can you all get...this thread has been like one great big wet kiss on the ole pecker...Like Morrison said..."Only In Hollywood... it's the guys who rush the stage."

I say take the Panango, the Cha Cha, the Moolaa and run like he!1 to the nearest bank...who the heck cares what they do with the stuff..can U imagine being paid to sit in a little room and make up stories all day...and someone will actually pay you for it????? What a Gig, and don't pinch yourself it all might be a dream and U might just wake up... and find out that your really a janitor working the night shift at Wally World.

That's pretty cool stuff Jack!! No wonder I enjoy reading your posts after your track days!!!!!!!! http://www.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/clap.gif

IMHO, being nice and genuinely happy for the success of others is not being a kiss a$$ ~

correct, it's being a brown-noser.

I'm juuust kiddiiiiiing! :D

way to go Jack ;)

LOL :D

That is an interesting article. Way to go Jack--yeah, he is a laid back and humble guy--not the kind of guy you'd expect, considering his success.

Pretty cool Jack.

I had no idea what you did (in fact, I don't know what most people around here do). My brother-in-law is about 15 years behind you following the same career path (he's in his early 20's now) - hopefully we'll see his mug in GQ in Oct 2018!

Good luck with your future writing.

Congrats Jack! Thanks for posting the scanned article; I enjoyed reading it. From my "press release" experiences I'd say you were damn lucky that it was such a positive article for you. It's a big gamble letting these journalist interview you and write/quote you.

I was always intrigued and impressed about your obvious lifestyle, now I understand how you can play at the track all weekend; in fact alot of weekdays too. Way to go.

What are your dreams and goals for the future? 39, you're just getting started. Good Luck, I'm proud to be associated with such a fine gentleman :)

Just read this... all I can say is wow.