Quibbles & Bits
. . . The press kit for the “Big†informs us that co-writer/co-producer Gary Ross’ dad was a screenwriter, too. But, hey, what about the family connections of Ross’ writing partner and co-producer Anne Spielberg? The kit boasts how quickly Anne sold her script, and tells us that she wrote an episode of “Amazing Stories.†Not mentioned: That she’s Steven’s sis!
. . . Paying by the foot? The Universal Studios Tour is advertising for “an exceptional performer†between 4’-3†and 4’-6â€. Salary: “ $4.25 per hour.
. . . The pain of creativity: We spotted a Toyota license plate with the letters ARTHRTS. Or maybe the driver has arthritis.
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