tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post4750972479805413860..comments2024-03-28T09:19:51.567-04:00Comments on Look Me In The Eye: How to shoot network TV in your own back yardJohn Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-10456736565420038552007-09-12T15:59:00.000-04:002007-09-12T15:59:00.000-04:00Alison, I would be embarrased to write graphic sex...Alison, I would be embarrased to write graphic sex scenes like my brother does, but if you want to do so, go for it! <BR/><BR/>There's readers out there but I'm not planning to make a spectacle of myself in that particular manner.<BR/><BR/>I don't know if your dating book idea needs graphic sex scenes, though.John Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-75821150855082182322007-09-12T11:50:00.000-04:002007-09-12T11:50:00.000-04:00Hey John,What do you mean lacks depravity- I recal...Hey John,<BR/><BR/>What do you mean lacks depravity- I recall some questionable stories :) - all in point of view- but yeh, you turned out just fine! As to graphic sex- <BR/><BR/>maybe I will have to write about that....joking.....maybe..Amonlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423288289598265234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-56941735341798486702007-09-12T00:04:00.000-04:002007-09-12T00:04:00.000-04:00fun stuff! i've done a very few commercials and v...fun stuff! i've done a very few commercials and voice overs and i'm always amazed at all the behind the scenes work that goes on for just a 30 second spot. fascniating. i'm sure you'll let us know when it's on, yes? still hoping to see you in nyc.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627475496963927680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-79304302729846761402007-09-09T08:35:00.000-04:002007-09-09T08:35:00.000-04:00what an exciting day! i can't wait to see it!! it...what an exciting day! i can't wait to see it!! it IS startling what goes into the short segments we see. no wonder they get the big money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-37060505259416708922007-09-09T00:27:00.000-04:002007-09-09T00:27:00.000-04:00p.s. i can wiggle my ears too :)and, i lived in a...p.s. i can wiggle my ears too :)<BR/>and, i lived in amherst for about 10 months on pelham road.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-76936121268422071812007-09-09T00:21:00.000-04:002007-09-09T00:21:00.000-04:00john, thanks for stopping by my blog and commentin...john, thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting. i cannot wait for your book to be released!! <BR/><BR/>i love the way augusten has described you, i am looking forward to your perspective on things.<BR/><BR/>be well, and good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-15165492069065777522007-09-08T10:30:00.000-04:002007-09-08T10:30:00.000-04:00If anyone ever interviews me, I think I'll have to...If anyone ever interviews me, I think I'll have to hijack someone else's house. Mine is too much like a college dorm with all the hand-me-down furniture.Sandra Cormierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231342310371529022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-23034464548867853812007-09-08T10:29:00.000-04:002007-09-08T10:29:00.000-04:00Weekend Today is on NBC on Sunday mornings, so I'd...Weekend Today is on NBC on Sunday mornings, so I'd look for John's interview on the 30th or Oct. 7th. Our digital channel guide shows who will be featured. <BR/><BR/>NBC affiliate stations are in Canada. For us in Ontario, one of the NBC stations is WGRZ out of Buffalo. Hopefully the Canadians out west will have an NBC affiliate station to check out.Sandra Cormierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231342310371529022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-7167982505013922942007-09-08T06:46:00.000-04:002007-09-08T06:46:00.000-04:00Muse, I did clean up good. If you had been around...Muse, I did clean up good. If you had been around to compare the version of me that appeared at the KISS concerts in the book, and the version of me that's going to appear on the Today show . . . well, even an outlaw biker would be impressed.<BR/><BR/>As far as their sticking around because they got good material, I just hope you're right. The producer and Amy both told me they were very happy with the shoot.John Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-11894661414808735742007-09-07T18:41:00.000-04:002007-09-07T18:41:00.000-04:00Hey John,You clean up real good! Look at you with...Hey John,<BR/><BR/>You clean up real good! Look at you with the pressed shirt, long khaki pants, and the hair swept back off your forehead. Savvy.<BR/><BR/>They must have liked the footage that they were getting from you to continue for so long. That's great news.The Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01878480926012068609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-90187112391052247822007-09-07T12:08:00.000-04:002007-09-07T12:08:00.000-04:00Wow! Thanks so much for sharing these details.Wow! Thanks so much for sharing these details.Wendy Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619336710125018971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-3015762087211997392007-09-07T09:22:00.000-04:002007-09-07T09:22:00.000-04:00Tena, I wish we could all get copies right NOW!Som...Tena, I wish we could all get copies right NOW!<BR/><BR/>Some books trickle into the market, and they are in bookstores 4 weeks before the published on sale date. Look Me in the Eye is controlled, though, so it's not going to be anywhere till the 25th.<BR/><BR/>Only 18 more days . . . .John Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-88422646413163363082007-09-07T08:51:00.000-04:002007-09-07T08:51:00.000-04:00John, I want my copy of your book right NOW!John, I want my copy of your book right <B>NOW</B>!Tena Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08630397939303203418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-35369481741249409002007-09-06T14:40:00.000-04:002007-09-06T14:40:00.000-04:00How cool. I'm sure they had a great time working ...How cool. I'm sure they had a great time working with you, too.ssashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527483283426518167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-34815285145010636062007-09-06T13:58:00.000-04:002007-09-06T13:58:00.000-04:00Wow . . . pretty amazing!Wow . . . pretty amazing!Aprilynne Pikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542901402256938872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-76915255953484397192007-09-06T12:36:00.000-04:002007-09-06T12:36:00.000-04:00Wow John,I'm impressed that you didn't have a few ...Wow John,<BR/>I'm impressed that you didn't have a few butterflies even though it was taped and edited. I'm also amazed at how long it took to get a few minutes of material.<BR/>Very interesting.<BR/>I've also enjoyed the TV spots and interviews that I have done- it is so different than it appears in real life-<BR/>Do let us know when it will air and plan to be very BUSY over the next several weeks. For me now visiting blogs takes a backseat to other stuff.ORIONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534064935115027523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-66053281440607767552007-09-06T10:25:00.000-04:002007-09-06T10:25:00.000-04:00I'll be getting it on audio and will be listening ...I'll be getting it on audio and will be listening to it in the truck with our 11 and 13 year old sons, no problem. Although I would prefer the 100% version instead of the 70% version. Hopefully enough will sell that they will then release the full one.Polly Kahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144327981127333878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-9007798325457311962007-09-06T07:08:00.000-04:002007-09-06T07:08:00.000-04:00Holly, I don't really know about Canada. Do you g...Holly, I don't really know about Canada. Do you get Weekend Today up there?<BR/><BR/>Even if the TV show does not play up there you can get the video from the Today show web site. And they tell me that will have additional material, too.John Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-91903630025435774662007-09-06T07:07:00.000-04:002007-09-06T07:07:00.000-04:00Drama Mama, I had not been insulted by the first p...Drama Mama, I had not been insulted by the first post. I have been asked similar things by the interviewers, like, "what will you do about your newfound celebrity?"<BR/><BR/>I am busier answering questions and responding to people, but I don't really see myself as changed in any other way.<BR/><BR/>I'm not really sure what it is that my ego will have to handle.<BR/><BR/>As to your daughter and the voice . . . I pulled out my audio book script and looked at it. There are some parts that might seem "bad" to a young child but there is no sex or violence, really. As I've told others, if it were a movie, it would have a PG rating, I think. Order it and listen for yourself . . . I think you'll feel she can play most or all of it.<BR/><BR/>For yourself, I suggest you get the print book too, because my audiobook is shortened by 30% in order to fit CD changers, and many interesting "side themes" were cut.<BR/><BR/>That said, the voice in the abridged audio book is that of a real Aspergian (me), and many people on the spectrum will feel familiar with my sound and pattern, as your duaghter noted. And that's going to make the audio book more alive for those who connect to it.<BR/><BR/>As to suggesting chapters for your child . . . the audio book does not really have chapters. It's a continuous script that I read. And the way I wrote it, each section builds upon the passages before to what I (and many reviewers) feel is an inspiring ending. It's meant to be listened to straight through.<BR/><BR/>I have never had a kid listen to it and I'd be interested what you think. It may surprise you to know that I have not heard any more of my audio book than you have, actually, since I recorded it. They should send me a complete book any day but the production was really a down-to-the-wire deal in order to make the Spet 25 ship date.<BR/><BR/>I'm confident that the audio book is a first rate production because you can hear it in the sample. My producer / director / engineer are the best in the business, as is the editing team at John Marshall Souond.John Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-85912178614304349872007-09-06T00:14:00.000-04:002007-09-06T00:14:00.000-04:00Sounds like it was a great experience, John. I won...Sounds like it was a great experience, John. I wonder if it will air in Canada on the same date it does in the US?<BR/><BR/>(Are you getting excited about the release date!!??)<BR/><BR/>Woof from the Rocky Mountains.Holly Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02336717023482533615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-74841726656188326602007-09-05T22:09:00.000-04:002007-09-05T22:09:00.000-04:00John,Just re-read my post from this morning. My c...John,<BR/>Just re-read my post from this morning. My comment about the ego sounds flip and mean, but truly, I am curious...are you ready for the waves of love about to come your way? (Sorry for the tone of the former post; it was 6:18am my time...)<BR/><BR/>Also, off topic - I was listening to your audio clip on your profile and my 8 year old traipsed downstairs. She listened to your voice, your words, and was immediately intrigued. She listened, then asked me to buy the book. I told her I most definitely would, and I announced that I am going to have my students read it, too. She then changed her mind, and asked for the audiobook. I said sure, and then, asked why.<BR/><BR/>"His voice feels like home to me," she said. <BR/><BR/>I find this very interesting, and loved that she has such good taste.<BR/>Being on the spectrum, perhaps she will be able to relate and be bolstered by your words.<BR/><BR/>My question - can an 8 year old handle your book? Can you suggest chapters that are suitable?Drama Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448192460973174295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-42574137629076376182007-09-05T18:16:00.000-04:002007-09-05T18:16:00.000-04:00Hey John. Can you get copies of the films they to...Hey John. Can you get copies of the films they took, even though it won't all be aired? Might be fun for your family to have in the future. You know, when there are Mini-Cubbies running around, and they wonder what Grandpop was like, back when he could still walk and talk.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see it.Polly Kahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144327981127333878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-66883142255646535342007-09-05T17:11:00.000-04:002007-09-05T17:11:00.000-04:00Nita, it will air on Weekend Today just after my b...Nita, it will air on Weekend Today just after my book goes on sale. I'll post a date and time as soon as I know.John Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-47594119762375188452007-09-05T16:23:00.000-04:002007-09-05T16:23:00.000-04:00Do you know when the piece will air? I'd love to w...Do you know when the piece will air? I'd love to watch it, especially after reading your "behind the scenes" description.I've always wondered about those living room interviews. Because there's no way they could get the cameras and crew in my living room, no I know, they just take everything out.Nitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13902678906435117116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-32155282788526110062007-09-05T10:53:00.000-04:002007-09-05T10:53:00.000-04:00The actual setting in my brother’s house was way t...<I>The actual setting in my brother’s house was way too cluttered for television, and they turned it upside down to make a setting that looked totally natural on camera even though it looked like a tornado cleaned the place out in real life.</I><BR/><BR/>This made me laugh. Someday I'll take photos of my house and you'll see it's very cluttered as well!<BR/><BR/>But good job all of you, for making through an arduous day!Kananihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317494343177263398noreply@blogger.com