Coming Up Roses by Thorn Forrester - A lonely sanitation worker gets lessons in love and seduction. - Short, Comedy, Romance

Underneath The Streets Of New York by Anonymous8 - Francesca and her pals just want to enjoy their July 4th feast, but Chester and the pack have other plans. - Short, Comedy, Animated

An Abandoned Mine, a Golden Chalice and a Beast Named Blondie by Knock, Knock. Who's there? - Two young boys accept a "quest" from a strange neighbor. - Short, Comedy

The Quest for the Red Boat by Willard - Two children go into a sewer to find a lost toy boat. - Short, Comedy

The Rat Pack by Willard - Just another day in the sewer as three rats try to stay entertained. - Short, Comedy

Whistle While You Twerk by Anonymous6 - Drugs, alcohol, and a rave in the sewer. What could possibly go wrong? - Short, Comedy

Crappy Job by Dam Impressive - During the Great Depression, a desperate young man takes the worst job in a factory. The closer he gets to finishing his task, the worse things get. - Short, Comedy

Rats of a Feather by Rat-A-Tat-Tat - A sewer rat steals the shiniest object he can find in an attempt to try and impress his crush. - Short, Comedy, Animation

Rats by Snake Plissken - Two policemen have to go after an escaped convict into a sewer, but what lies below presents one of them with a challenge. 4 pages - Short, Comedy

Cindy Tucker, Sewage Queen by Anonymouse7 - On her first work day in the sewer system, legend of the streets, Cindy Tucker, has to prove herself when the mighty fatberg calls for her. - Short, Comedy

Not It by The Good Poop - A trio of bank robbers lost in the sewer system run into a horror cliche against which their guns are useless. - Short, Comedy

shIT by King Stephenson - The Losers Club in Derry use some unorthodox methods in their battle against Pennywise.  5 pages  - Short, Comedy

Agent Eleven: Operation Shitstorm by Dr.No - A secret agent tries to recover a briefcase with stolen launch codes for nuclear weapons, but it's his bad-luck day and things don't go as planned... - Short, Action, Comedy, Thriller

Whistling in the Dark by George Mallory - A mechanic must descend into the bowels of the city to find the talisman of life. - Short, Comedy

Henry Schmidt: A Tosher's Tale by Helen Hywater - A Victorian Tosher finds an unusual way to keep the snitches at bay. - Short, Comedy

Gym Coaches Blow by S.R.Z.K. - Four estranged adult males search the sewer for the dead body of their elementary gym teacher, who they killed. - Short, Comedy

Dating in the Future World by Anonymous5 - In a racially and gender divided future London, where contact between men and women is strictly regulated, one man risks it all for a chance at love. - Short, Comedy

The Foul Case of the Feculent Fiend by Author Number 2 - The world's greatest detective races to stop London drowning in a quagmire of its own manure. - Short, Comedy

If I Had A Whistle by Your Dark Side - A whistle with great magical powers was lost in the sewer a long long time ago.  Can Pete retrieve it before the Dark One finds it? 5 pages - Short, Comedy

Whistle by Me - A German Shepherd loses his life trying to do a good deed for his cripple sidekick. - Short, Comedy, Animation

Awesome work Don

Thanks, Don and Sean. Diving in, think I'll go top to bottom this time round.

As always, AMAZING work, Don and Sean!

This one here was all Don. I'm always amazed at how you can get these up so quickly and efficiently. Always props to you. =)

I’m loving the names! If they are any indication, we’re in for a treat.

Back to back scripts by Willard!  

Quoted from ReneC Back to back scripts by Willard!

One's the original and one's the remake. =)

Pretty good set of log lines. This could be fun.

Will start reviewing tomoz (Wed) as am working tonight    I have quickly read about 8 to get a feel.  Not many laughs I have to say but I am a hard taskmaster lol   Some have shoehorned the whistle in all good    Will give them all a fair read lol

Awesome! Will check some out throughout the day.

I just opened mine up to have a quick scan in the cold light of day - found 3 errors in the first 3 pages - dagnabbit!

Finished.


Probably better than I expected. I reckon the biggest problem amateur comedy has, outside of Spoof/Parody, is its failure to create situations that are relatable to the experience of the reader/audience.

I read some of the pro comedies on this site before trying my hand at the script. The thing that stood out for me was that they open with stuff that everyone can relate to...Ace Ventura and a UPS guy delivering packages in a comedic way...we can all relate to the way fragile stuff is delivered, American Pie and the mother walking in on a teenagers bedroom habits. Even if you've not experienced it yourself, you can still relate to the awkwardness.

That's the biggest thing I would say the Pre Pro comedy writers miss: Grounding the story in relatable human experience.That's my two cents on the matter.

Good job all.

Personally, I'm inclined to say it's a 100% criteria pass on this one.

Thanks Don! The great great Ss master!!
Sean, thanks for putting it together, thats a lot of fun.

If someone could remind me what it was before I start reading that would be great. I mean the parameters we vote on - criteria, dialog story, the last one cant remember

Characters and prose also.

Quoted from khamanna Thanks Don! The great great Ss master!! Sean, thanks for putting it together, thats a lot of fun. If someone could remind me what it was before I start reading that would be great. I mean the parameters we vote on - criteria, dialog story, the last one cant remember

Easier to keep your notes in the same order as the score sheet:

Criteria (1 or 5)
Story
Characters
Dialogue
Prose

Thanks, Frank.

I'm ready to start reading.

For me, if it's an attempt at comedy and a whistle is included in the script, it immediately gets the 5 points.

I don't care if it's not funny, and I definitely don't care if it's a pisser.

Quoted from Dreamscale I'm ready to start reading. For me, if it's an attempt at comedy and a whistle is included in the script, it immediately gets the 5 points. I don't care if it's not funny, and I definitely don't care if it's a pisser.

That's why I was so surprised to see so many did not meet criteria scores in round 1 from everyone. I expected a bit more leeway, but this is a learning process like last year.

Quoted from Scar Tissue Films Finished. Probably better than I expected. I reckon the biggest problem amateur comedy has, outside of Spoof/Parody, is its failure to create situations that are relatable to the experience of the reader/audience. I read some of the pro comedies on this site before trying my hand at the script. The thing that stood out for me was that they open with stuff that everyone can relate to...Ace Ventura and a UPS guy delivering packages in a comedic way...we can all relate to the way fragile stuff is delivered, American Pie and the mother walking in on a teenagers bedroom habits. Even if you've not experienced it yourself, you can still relate to the awkwardness. That's the biggest thing I would say the Pre Pro comedy writers miss: Grounding the story in relatable human experience.That's my two cents on the matter. Good job all. Personally, I'm inclined to say it's a 100% criteria pass on this one.

All good points, excellent observations. However, that's hard to do...a) in 72 hours, and b) in a sewer.

A pro script has been through many drafts and had feedback and development. I'm not in any way knocking the parameters. I just think readers have to go into it with a proper mindset. I think the last comedy I watched was a spoof about two convicts who escape from prison but are at each other's throat. Not sure how identifiable that is for too many people.

Early versions of many famous comedies are not very funny. There's a humorous concept at the core, and some characters with great potential, and it gets expanded on.

I'm not at all arguing Rick's point. It's a good one and I agree with it. I think the last two funny pro features I read was one of the Mean Moms scripts(it didn't get made) and The Heat(Melissa McCarthy). Both were funny scripts that did have relatable characters.

Quoted from Mr. Blonde That's why I was so surprised to see so many did not meet criteria scores in round 1 from everyone. I expected a bit more leeway, but this is a learning process like last year.

I do think some writers were really hunting for reasons to dismiss. I think maybe next time if criteria could be ranked 1 thru 5 too. For example, I think dismissing a script because the bobblehead wasn't absolutely essential to the story is kind of harsh. It's easy to make a bobblehead prominent, but not easy to make it "essential". And in some stories it was essential to the point of making a serious story seem absurd.

Quoted from leitskev I do think some writers were really hunting for reasons to dismiss. I think maybe next time if criteria could be ranked 1 thru 5 too. For example, I think dismissing a script because the bobblehead wasn't absolutely essential to the story is kind of harsh. It's easy to make a bobblehead prominent, but not easy to make it "essential". And in some stories it was essential to the point of making a serious story seem absurd.

If there's a next time for me and if this scoring format remains, that's at the top of my list of things to look into.

Quoted from Mr. Blonde If there's a next time for me and if this scoring format remains, that's at the top of my list of things to look into.

Since no one has submitted scores for round 2, there is still time to update the score sheet.  We could do criteria:  DNS (did not score) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Let me know.

Don

Quoted from Don Since no one has submitted scores for round 2, there is still time to update the score sheet.  We could do criteria:  DNS (did not score) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Let me know. Don

That's going to be almost impossible at this point...for me, at least.

I agree, moving Criteria to that makes a lot of sense.

Quoted from Don Since no one has submitted scores for round 2, there is still time to update the score sheet.  We could do criteria:  DNS (did not score) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Let me know. Don

Next time, maybe. Keep it as is for now, Sean. Or maybe change from this round forward, but no revisiting Round 1.

Late to the party.

Thanks for getting these up, Don!

And awesome job putting this together, Sean!

Ready to dive into the new batch...

Agree on waiting until next round to change the parameters. And, I agree it's a good idea to do so. That said, if you change them for this round... please hurry. I don't want to have to go back and reread everything for a new scoring element.

I'm about a third of the way through the scripts. (Enjoying this round's scripts so far. A couple of standouts, and the rest are fun in their own ways.)

Alright, back for day two of reviewing, continuing my way down the list.

Show me what you got!

Kind of surprised at alot of the feedback, but then again, I'm sure most are "surprised" by my feedback.

Very little comedy in most of these, but many that actually do have comedy front and center aren't getting positive posts.

I really think most peeps here don't know what constitutes various genres, which is very strange.

5 more to go for me...I think I'll save mine for last.  HA!!!

Quoted from Dreamscale Kind of surprised at alot of the feedback, but then again, I'm sure most are "surprised" by my feedback. Very little comedy in most of these, but many that actually do have comedy front and center aren't getting positive posts. I really think most peeps here don't know what constitutes various genres, which is very strange. 5 more to go for me...I think I'll save mine for last.  HA!!!

Have to say... my feedback is all over the place for these first two rounds. I'm hoping to tighten it up going forward, but for whatever reason I'm having a tough time getting a handle on things this go round.

I look at my scores... it's not the usual pattern I see for myself. Weird. Feels like a bigger spread than normal.

Quoted from Don Since no one has submitted scores for round 2, there is still time to update the score sheet.  We could do criteria:  DNS (did not score) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

I would like the scoring system to remain consistent throughout the tournament. If it needs to be changed or altered, it'll be for future tournaments.

I'm surprised at some things people are surprised about.

Why are people surprised that other reviewers found a script funny that they did not? - or vice versa - Surely comedy is the genre that most splits opinions as humour is such a broad spectrum.

Why are people surprised that a lot of writers struggle with writing comedy? It's a board for amateur and unrepresented writers with a wide range of experience and skills across all different genres - It's not surprising at all - I can't write comedy, I'm not funny... I've never researched or studied how to do it, so it's not surprising to me that my script this round is bombing on the comedy front.

Anyhoo... I've enjoyed most of these entries so far - Well done all

I base my judgement not only on my own tastes but also include everything I've seen. Some people like Mrs Brown's Boys and others will prefer Ben Elton. Just because I find it funny doesn't mean that others will. Also, if the writer finds it funny, it stands to reason that others will somewhere. Comedy is so subjective it's too difficult to label what is and isn't funny.

Also, something we find funny at one moment, may pass us by on another depending on our mood. It's very easy to hate on a script in this round simply because you're not in the mood to find something funny. The writers should all be more forgiving of each other during this round.

There are many I didn't find funny this round, some I did. Those I didn't were scored on the basis of me seeing the attempts at comedy.

So far, and I think I only have 3 left to read, I've only marked one as not being a comedy. I genuinely could not even see the attempts. I'll give it another read before I submit my scores, but I don't think I could have been any more forgiving.

If I only passed the ones I found funny that number would be much different.

I think everyone had a pretty good crack at the genre, even if they didn't quite get there.

Quoted from DustinBowcot I base my judgement not only on my own tastes but also include everything I've seen. Some people like Mrs Brown's Boys and others will prefer Ben Elton. Just because I find it funny doesn't mean that others will. Also, if the writer finds it funny, it stands to reason that others will somewhere. Comedy is so subjective it's too difficult to label what is and isn't funny. Also, something we find funny at one moment, may pass us by on another depending on our mood. It's very easy to hate on a script in this round simply because you're not in the mood to find something funny. The writers should all be more forgiving of each other during this round.

Agreed - In all the of the entries I have read so far I have seen at least an attempt at comedy, whether it worked for me personally or not. Some are a lot more in your face slapstick, others have a more subtle comedic tone - but I haven't penalized any for lack of attempt.

I only have 1 question mark next to 'criteria' for my scoring - but has nothing to do with genre, it's for the use of sewer and whistle.

There are definitely some dropped marks for criteria... is genre under the criteria section for marking?

Never mind. I suppose it would have to be. How would you give 3 points for only being partly action?

Quoted from DustinBowcot There are definitely some dropped marks for criteria... is genre under the criteria section for marking?

Yes it is. But criteria is also a yes (5) or a no (1). So you only need to not have one of the pieces to potentially get a no.

Comedy isn't about making you laugh. It can do that, but it doesn't have to to fit the genre. The Blues Brothers didn't make me laugh, but the over-the-top antics were fun. The Big Lebowski didn't make me laugh once, but it's a fun ride (I might have chuckled).

Comedy is meant to be fun, not necessarily funny. It's meant to surprise, catch us off guard. It can poke fun at things, even ourselves. It can tear down the most horrible things by making them absurd, and hopefully those make us laugh for the catharsis.

I didn't mean that funny made me laugh. Perhaps, I like to think of them as 'inward chuckles'. I wrote a comedy using dry wit. You're not meant to laugh but you are meant to find it funny. I suppose this is just semantics.... but I can find things funny without them making me laugh.

The definition of funny says: causing laughter or amusement.

Amusement. That's a good word for the bar these scripts should be setting.

Quoted from ReneC Amusement. That's a good word for the bar these scripts should be setting.

TOMMY DEVITO

You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me, I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?

Quoted from FrankM TOMMY DEVITO You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me, I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?

Quoted from FrankM TOMMY DEVITO You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me, I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?

Ooh! A reference I actually understand!

Quoted from Matthew Taylor I'm surprised at some things people are surprised about.

I find that surprising.

I'm surprised how dumb some peeps are, based on their reviews.

Such simple, simple things they don't get.  I just have to shake my head and laugh out loud.

I need to really dumb down my writing for this crowd.  

I've just read three so far - pretty busy.

One was nowhere near the parameters. A shame because there was a lot to like otherwise.

Made me wonder if peeps just don't read the guidelines carefully enough sometimes. I thought these were so straightforward it would be hard to miss. Hmm.

Quoted from Dreamscale I'm surprised how dumb some peeps are, based on their reviews. Such simple, simple things they don't get.  I just have to shake my head and laugh out loud. I need to really dumb down my writing for this crowd.

Reading and commenting on 21 scripts, while writing, and working, and taking care of family, and mowing the lawn... isn't an easy task. So, I try to be forgiving in reading reviews of my stuff. That said... I can't tell you how many times I've read a review and wanted to scream "It's on page 1!" (I even did it this round.) Not to pick on anybody... because they provide excellent reviews... but, last challenge someone commented: "You really should help us with the time frame of these events." I literally had EXACT dates on page one: Christmas and February 18th. Exact.

Knowing they're a good writer and reviewer, I knew they just missed it. Not on purpose. Not out of stupidity. They just missed it. Sucks that it affects scores... but, thems the apples.

No doubt I do it regularly too. And, yes... I've even seen you do it. (Probably. Who knows. I'm just making things up now.)

Quoted from Dreamscale I'm surprised how dumb some peeps are, based on their reviews. Such simple, simple things they don't get.  I just have to shake my head and laugh out loud. I need to really dumb down my writing for this crowd.

Oh, Jeff. The number of things you didn't get...

Quoted from ReneC Oh, Jeff. The number of things you didn't get...

Every now and then, even I miss something, but rarely.

I can't wait to see what I missed, Rene...will you show me?  Please?

Quoted from Dreamscale Every now and then, even I miss something, but rarely. I can't wait to see what I missed, Rene...will you show me?  Please?

Well, you do often have to finish scripts to get them. Start with those.

Quoted from ReneC Well, you do often have to finish scripts to get them. Start with those.

Oh boy...really?

I read each of the 1st round in their entirety, which is more than a number of peeps here did.

In round 2, same goes, start to finish, each and every one.

C'mon now...

Quoted from Dreamscale Oh boy...really? I read each of the 1st round in their entirety, which is more than a number of peeps here did. In round 2, same goes, start to finish, each and every one. C'mon now...

Oh, man. This is pretty close to you calling out others for not finishing scripts.

Let me grab some popcorn...

Quoted from PKCardinal Oh, man. This is pretty close to you calling out others for not finishing scripts. Let me grab some popcorn...

Read the comments.  Several came right out and said they had to bale...or skim.

In an OWC, that's perfectly fine, as you can give the script a score of ZERO...or 1, based on whatever you want to base it on.

This challenge is different, as there are 5 categories, each with a possible 5 points.  If yuo skim or literally stop reading, you cannot score them accurately...no way possible.

Quoted from Dreamscale Oh boy...really? I read each of the 1st round in their entirety, which is more than a number of peeps here did. In round 2, same goes, start to finish, each and every one. C'mon now...

True, you've managed to power through them during this tournament so far. How admirable. It's still shitty to call out people for not getting things you're finding obvious when you haven't gotten a lot of things in OWCs that other people got just fine.

Quoted from Dreamscale Read the comments.  Several came right out and said they had to bale...or skim. In an OWC, that's perfectly fine, as you can give the script a score of ZERO...or 1, based on whatever you want to base it on. This challenge is different, as there are 5 categories, each with a possible 5 points.  If yuo skim or literally stop reading, you cannot score them accurately...no way possible.

1. Disagree. There are multiple options available. One being DNS.
2. If you think calling people out for not finishing scripts is appropriate, given your history... well, more power to you. But, you'll all have to forgive us for having a good laugh at your expense.

Quoted from ReneC True, you've managed to power through them during this tournament so far. How admirable. It's still shitty to call out people for not getting things you're finding obvious when you haven't gotten a lot of things in OWCs that other people got just fine.

I don't find it "shitty" at all, really.  It is what it is.  If something is wrong, it's wrong, and should be pointed out.  If it's not wrong, calling it out is wrong.

When I make a mistake, I apologize, and thank the person who let me know...whether it's on my own work or a comment I made.  I don't see anyone ever doing that.

Quoted from PKCardinal 1. Disagree. There are multiple options available. One being DNS. 2. If you think calling people out for not finishing scripts is appropriate, given your history... well, more power to you. But, you'll all have to forgive us for having a good laugh at your expense.

I'm here to entertain, and if you feel it's at my own expense, that's OK with me.

I made a very general statement and did not call anyone out by name.  It's merely an observation.

Peeps read very quickly, and spend very little time on their comments and critique...that is very clear.

Well, sure. But, in everyone's defense... including your own... this is a crap-ton of work.

I've spent more time reading each entry than I spent reading my own, before I submitted

Quoted from Matthew Taylor I've spent more time reading each entry than I spent reading my own, before I submitted

Day 3 of reading, should be able to knock the rest over today.

I had one reader say the bobblehead wasnt essential to my story in round one. Which was true, you could have replaced it with a puppet or doll. But now that I see what script is his, the same could be said: the bobblehead could be replaced by...I won't say, that would give it away.

These three days have been too busy for me. I read five so far, will surely get through all in time.

Hey Kham - check your pm;)

I just went looking for the next script to read of R2.
Done, read and reviewed all.  

I'm done as well - Well done all, this one was tough and personally, I struggled with it.

There was a wide range of stories so everyone should find something they love.
Hats off to you all

I'm not going to guess writers this round, I'll just give things away lol

Quoted from Matthew Taylor I'm done as well - Well done all, this one was tough and personally, I struggled with it. There was a wide range of stories so everyone should find something they love. Hats off to you all I'm not going to guess writers this round, I'll just give things away lol

C'mon, Dude. You gotta make a couple guesses. I'm curious if you were able to spot mine this round.

Quoted from Zack C'mon, Dude. You gotta make a couple guesses. I'm curious if you were able to spot mine this round.

Yours was the first I spotted lol... you gotta make it harder for me

Quoted from Matthew Taylor Yours was the first I spotted lol... you gotta make it harder for me

Damn. Lol. I'm gonna try my best to mix it up for round 3.

I’m done and I apologize to those to whom I was less than kind to in my reviews. Uncalled for. I also apologize to those who had to read my entry this round. Also uncalled for.

Gary

Quoted from Gary in Houston I’m done and I apologize to those to whom I was less than kind to in my reviews. Uncalled for. I also apologize to those who had to read my entry this round. Also uncalled for. Gary

I did enjoy your entry last round. I thought it was the only script that separated from the pack.

Quoted from leitskev I did enjoy your entry last round. I thought it was the only script that separated from the pack.

You’re far too kind Kev, but greatly appreciated!

Oh, no one here would call me kind! My review comments said pretty much the same thing I just did. This was one of 3 scripts I gave an N on criteria, and it STILL scored higher than any of the others on my board.

I just read a script that tries something outside the box. And that's what OWC type events should be all about. What better place to experiment? No, I don't know who the writer is.

But this is what he did: he used a flashback memory in which he saw himself as muscle city, but in reality he looked nothing like that, and we don't realize it til the flash ends.

Did the writer pull it off? Maybe not quite. I'm not sure the contrast was great enough. The viewing audience might be confused. They might think he USED to be muscle city.

I once saw a cartoon drawing that showed a fat, middle age man daydreaming at his desk. In his dream, he's a knight in shining armour fighting a dragon. This reminded me of that.

I'm sure in the long history of film everything has been done. But I myself never thought of this, so the writer stretched my mind a little, and it's much appreciated. We have to open to some mind stretching!

Heading to the airport   Is the scorecard available yet?

Quoted from stevie Heading to the airport   Is the scorecard available yet?

No submitting scores when you’ve had ten rum and cokes before the flight (unless it helps to give me a higher score).

Quoted from stevie Heading to the airport   Is the scorecard available yet?

I think it was in the private message we all received from Don at the beginning of the round. Check your inbox.

I say "I think" because I accidentally deleted mine.

Ah right cool    Yeah I deleted it too lol

Done and done. Now I get to... crap. Tomorrow's Friday...

Start all over again.

I'm so far behind...and this weekend is going to be nuts between filming and Father's Day.

Hooray for Monday!

You're not alone, Rene. I've also got some catching up to do. Just finished an 11 hour shift, now it's time to dive back into the sewer.

Quoted from PKCardinal Done and done. Now I get to... crap. Tomorrow's Friday... Start all over again.

Ugh.

Looks like 1 more for me.

I'm sure the writer of that entry is waiting with baited breath.  

7 more for me. And not sure I will be in next round. Leaving early Mon for brief vacation. Relatives over during the weekend. Have to squeeze it in by Sun night. Even if I miss it, I should be back for the last round.

Quoted from leitskev 7 more for me. And not sure I will be in next round. Leaving early Mon for brief vacation. Relatives over during the weekend. Have to squeeze it in by Sun night. Even if I miss it, I should be back for the last round.

Dena can take over, can't she?  Hope so.

Enjoy your vacation.

Quoted from leitskev 7 more for me. And not sure I will be in next round. Leaving early Mon for brief vacation. Relatives over during the weekend. Have to squeeze it in by Sun night. Even if I miss it, I should be back for the last round.

Are there four or five rounds?  I'm begging for only four.  I'm not even sure I have three in me at this point.

Quoted from Gary in Houston Are there four or five rounds?  I'm begging for only four.  I'm not even sure I have three in me at this point.

5 rounds. Fusion, Comedy, Horror, Action, and Sci-Fi.

Quoted from Gary in Houston Are there four or five rounds?  I'm begging for only four.  I'm not even sure I have three in me at this point.

You got this, Gary. Only three more weeks.

Quoted from Dreamscale Dena can take over, can't she?  Hope so. Enjoy your vacation.

Dena not involved. She's too busy selling scripts.

Oh...Well, GOOD FOR HER!!!!!