Comments on: In which I attend the Grammy Awards

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 16:51:31 +0000

Hello John, I did a search in regards to how does one get nominated for a grammy. I am an administrator for a school district and I would like to mentor Young musicians. Recently we remodeled a barn and turned it into a sound studio. Shortly after the sound studio was up and running, one of the artists who recorded in the studio recieved a nomination for a California Music Award. Please would you explain the process for recieving a nomination for a Grammy.

Bonnie

By: Mark S

Mark S — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:52:01 +0000

Hi John,

Just wondered if youâ€™ve heard the song â€˜How I Goâ€™ by Yellowcard? And if you have, what you thought? It is clearly â€˜Big Fishâ€™ inspired.

Thank you so much for all the screenwriting advice you provide. It really helps.

Mark S

By: Adam Ragg

Adam Ragg — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 01:24:58 +0000

Somewhat reminiscent of Messrs Ellis and Moore, and the late Dr. Thompson. As a lifelong Dahl fan, however, I’m glad you and Danny got the songs right.

By: Jeremiah Lewis

Jeremiah Lewis — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 08:31:27 +0000

How funny. You are a celebrity to us, and yet you are still at least mildly interested and excited when surrounded by other celebrities. As George Lucas so eloquently put it in TPM, "there's always a bigger fish."

Or something like that. Love the blog. Keep it up!

By: Noah Brand

Noah Brand — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 07:39:54 +0000

This is my favorite Big Hollywood Insider story all month. It’s the irresistable combination of glamour and banality that does it, I think.

By: db holden

db holden — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 02:05:29 +0000

So this may put me in the running for Least Relevant Comment, but as a native Kansan, I just want to point out that all the weddings I have been to in my home state have been absolutely awesome.

There was a time, I am told -- by my parents -- when Kansas was a dry state. But those days are long gone, and as best I can tell, most young Kansans are eager to make up for lost time.

For instance, did you know that Lawrence, KS (where Kansas University is located) was the original site of the Kansas legislature before it was burnt to the ground by pro-slavery activists? Know how I know? Because I have personally thrown up on stone that marks the original governor's mansion. On several occasions. Most of my college friends have done the same. Almost everything I know about my home state comes from reading historical markers while sending a night's worth of G+T's into turnaround.

Anyway, I'm digressing, but the point is this: I have never encountered a single Kansas wedding that didn't include an open bar, tons of food, and scads of people willing to treat you like a friend whether they know who you are or not. If the Grammy's were like a Kansas wedding, you would have had a much better time.

By: Scott Goodyer

Scott Goodyer — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 23:46:48 +0000

Wish I was at the grammy’s! I picture myself there everyday.

Scott.

http://mylittlesuicidenote.blogspot.com/

By: pramos

pramos — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 23:17:07 +0000

I watched the Grammy’s and thought about keeping an eye out for you. But decided that even if you were in the audience the likelihood of me seeing you was pretty small. So, I have to ask. Did Madonna look as crusty in person as I perceived on my TV? Also, We noted that most of the performers looked extraordinarily bored, and thus bored us as viewers. The notable exception was Mary J. Blige. She was very telegenic in her performance.

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:16:13 +0000

Yeah Chris Martin tripping would have been awesome!!!!!!

By: jefery levy

jefery levy — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 19:58:17 +0000

John, Recently began reading you blog and quite enjoy it. I am in Vancouver working, so watching the grammys on tv — i think i saw your head, though!

By: Johnny

Johnny — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 19:26:35 +0000

sorrowS…?