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I haven't read all the comments, but I just gotta say, you don't need to sell your script to make a movie. Your dream could be to make the movie yourself. A lot of people don't fit the traditional model (You really know this!) So maybe the 'sell a script to a-big-movie-maker' isn't the model for your lifestyle? P.S. Great story. I love your first-person voice. Thank you.

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Brent, I love this post! I’ve transitioned from writing books for children to painting. I’m really happy with the kids’ books and poetry I’ve published but after years of disappointment and dashed hopes, I felt like I was in an abusive relationship, as you mentioned, with the business of getting more work “out there.” So I retired from writing. Now I’m having fun (imagine!) learning to paint and keeping sketchbooks. Your movie script sounds like such a great idea. I hope they reconsider. Meanwhile, enjoy your life and thank you for sharing it with us.

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My husband has a story he loves to tell about conversing about 12 years ago now with Clint Eastwood’s manager Leonard herschwin

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So sorry that the movie deal fell through - it sounds like a great script for a movie that I would definitely go see! I understand being disappointed but I hope it doesn’t stop you from doing something you love, expressing yourself through writing. I loved your Russel Middlebrook series and actually went back and reread them recently. As you said in your article, it’s all about the journey and it seems like you and Michael are definitely enjoying that! I’m still figuring out how to best follow in your footsteps to experience more of the world on a regular basis. My husband and I are getting close to retirement from our 9-5 jobs and will definitely be looking at our options to live overseas for at least part of the year. For now, I’m enjoying reading about your experiences and seeing the Instagram posts! - John

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