Harlan Ellison – Pay the Writers!!
Submitted by mwilliams on Tue, 2007-11-27 01:10.I think this pretty much sums up the issue. Ellison rants about the common misconception that writers should work for free. A little coarse language involved.
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I posted the same clip about two weeks ago. He's funny that guy. :)
Oh, sorry Jakob. I must have missed that. Sometimes they get past me. I just loved this! He's so spot on and not afraid to open his mouth, eh? I'll go find yours and word you up, 'cause this was awesome.
There is no thief like a bad book
--Italian Proverb
No problem. It could use many stories that video clip. I love that he's so frank about things. It's a refreshing change from all people who are so careful not to step on sensitive toes.
There's a line between "sometimes stepping on toes" and "being a raging arsehole." And he's developed a reputation as the latter.
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I wouldn't know, I've only seen this clip...
This is a bit of his assholery.
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/authors/at_long_last_harlan_have_youleft_no_sense_of_decency_43091.asp
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Ok, so maybe the guy's an asshole. Big deal. It doesn't change in the least the fact that in this clip, on this subject, at this moment in time, he is absolutely, one hundred percent, spot on RIGHT. The issue here is writers getting paid for their work, not whether Ellison is a good guy or not.
There is no thief like a bad book
--Italian Proverb