Black for Setup, Blue for Punchline

Green pen for structure notes, Red for edits. Always the same .05 Rollerball pens. That's how I spent close to twelve years writing standup, in various notebooks. I never worked on my act on a computer. Ever. Amazing how one can channel OCD and a physics degree into creative pursuits.

At the drop of a hat, DJ will tell you how through his various cruelties to my finely honed routine he made me a better comic. Or, much like my rerouting of my pathologies, he will point out the positive results of my career and excuse his cruelties with them. Coincidence is not causality, you bastard.

For those similarly inclined to want the feel of their writing, Ninth Wave Designs sells Moleskine's and has been test-driving various pencils in order to find a replacement for the Blackwing. If you're similarly obsessed, go take a look. (via Boingboing)

30 Second Bunnies

Have new films up, including Brokeback Mountain and Superman.

Hero Con

For those of you who went, just passing a note from Cully -- he had a great time, enjoyed meeting all of you, and says he hasn't had that great a response to a book in 15 years. He and I will be drinking at SDCC. Although he shouldn't be drinking, he should be DRAWING FASTER!!

On a side note -- Warren has repeatedly warned me against the agonies of maintaining a forum, but the nice folk at BOOM! have agreed to toss one up. It's a free-for all, I'm not refereeing, so play nice. The more poll/recommendation-type posts may go up there, and I'll probably do some Blue Beetle pimping.

Another side-note: the Desert Punk voicework is genuinely funny. I love the post-apoc world. The only problem is, well, the nonstop breast jokes. And I mean NONSTOP. As in Howard Stern would grow weary. But the action is cool, I'm finally hearing some new voice actors, and the final theme song -- done Harry Connick style extolling Desert Punk's shotgun and dedication to killing things -- makes me smile on every viewing.