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    Just for giggles and grins...

    Anyone know who was the oldest first time screenwriter to sell a spec? (and no, I don't know myself).

    Thanks in advance and keep writing!

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    I'm bringing this question out of retirement because I am curious as to the answer.

    Last night in San Pedro

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    • #3
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      I was 36 when I sold mine last year,

      Jason

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      • #4
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        Originally posted by mtscherer View Post
        Just for giggles and grins...

        Anyone know who was the oldest first time screenwriter to sell a spec? (and no, I don't know myself).

        Thanks in advance and keep writing!
        About 85. I remember a story a couple years back I think.

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        • #5
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          I vaguely remember seeing a mention of the sale SBScript is referring to somewhere. I don't know anything other than the guy was very old.

          "Trust your stuff." -- Dave Righetti, Pitching Coach

          ( Formerly "stvnlra" )

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          • #6
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            the guy who wrote LINCOLN?

            This is soooo geeky.

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            • #7
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              http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/19/ma...19foote-t.html

              Last night in San Pedro

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              • #8
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                That's totally awesome! That dude is 57 years older than I am and he has more clarity than I have.

                EDIT: Oh well, the guy died last March...

                "Artificial Intelligence will never match the efficiency of Natural Stupidity"

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                • #9
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                  With the ways things are going anyone of us could easily break the record.
                  "I ask every producer I meet if they need TV specs they say yeah. They all want a 40 inch display that's 1080p and 120Hz. So, I quit my job at the West Hollywood Best Buy."
                  - Screenwriting Friend

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                  • #10
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                    I was 93 when I got my first option offer.
                    TimeStorm & Blurred Vision Book info & blog: https://stormingtime.com//

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                      Originally posted by roscoegino View Post
                      With the ways things are going anyone of us could easily break the record.
                      Big thanks to stem cell's research and advances in the front of gerontology!

                      Way to go Aubrey de Grey! Knock them out!

                      "Artificial Intelligence will never match the efficiency of Natural Stupidity"

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                      • #12
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                        Originally posted by hscope View Post
                        I was 93 when I got my first option offer.
                        Was that like 20 years ago?

                        "Artificial Intelligence will never match the efficiency of Natural Stupidity"

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                          Originally posted by roscoegino View Post
                          With the ways things are going anyone of us could easily break the record.
                          Originally posted by spacefarer View Post
                          Big thanks to stem cell's research and advances in the front of gerontology!

                          Way to go Aubrey de Grey! Knock them out!
                          I think Roscoegino's comment was about the state of the spec market.

                          Last night in San Pedro

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                            Originally posted by spacefarer View Post
                            Was that like 20 years ago?
                            Not sayin'. I don't want to ruin my chances in Hollywood by giving my age away.
                            TimeStorm & Blurred Vision Book info & blog: https://stormingtime.com//

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