[Jack Olsen]

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.

If you don't mind my asking Jack, what did you do to pay the bills before this whole screen writing thing took off for you?

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.

Also, did you get solicited to do this article or is this a bit of sly publicity on the part of your people?

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.

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

All of the above. Definitely.

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.

Fair enough. I'll move it.