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March 23, 2005
Milton in progress
Last night I watched Charlie Rose, interviewing Rebbeca Miller(Arthur Miller's daughter,), a writer and director, with Daniel Day Louis, the actor, who is also married to Ms, Miller. They have colaborated on a new movie, written and directed by Ms, Miller, named THE Ballads OF JACK, AND SARA. Mr, Louis id one of my favorite actors, which was introduced to American Movie goers in MY BEAUTIFULL LAUNDRETTE, A ROOM WITH A VIEW, AGE OF INNOCENCE, MY LEFT FOOT (won him his first Oscar), LAST OF THE MOHIGANS, and portraying Bill The Butcher, in Martin Scorceses Movie, GANGS OF NEW YORK, the most mamazing acting I have ever seen, worthy of another Oscar, which he lost for sypatetic causes.
It was a greath interview in depth, about the whole process of writing, acting, and movie making. I enjoy such uncoverings, since I know the words, and meanings stay with me, and will inspire me somehow, actually it downed on me while watching it, that MILTON, the main character in my book would be so differently than how I depicted him originally. He would be married, but no kids, and the whole book will be a journey mostly within his mind, his relationship with Bernard, the character from his old book, his wife;
she would be also more explored and fleshed out, and a new character, his Psychiatrist, which definitely would be a woman, somehow losely based on my own Psychiatrist and my relationship with her. Just findinf that brought such a joy to me, you see writers do not write books with clear maps in their heads, they find characters who actually show you the way, and this process is such a joyfull discovery. As I told you, I did write a rough draft of the first paragraph that I sent to three of my Collabaratoes, and was advised by one of them to my satisfaction. But you have to be patient, I know the process has already started, the characters are fleshing out in my subconscious mind, and once ready top show themselves they will catch my attention and pour out of me on the paper. the skeletons are there, and the tissues, flesh and bones are being put in the right places, and soon we will observe their birth.
Amir, my gracefull braother in law, told us last night that he had an epiphany while his flight was approacing New York, of how we are always in transition, going somewhere, or planning, to , or coming back , in constant movement, moving within this NOW we live in while constantly planning our next route of movements. Yes Life, and time proceeding in delibrate flow, extending, and taking us through our lives, preordained, or manufactured by our will, or maybe a simmering brew of both. Life is such a wonder.
And my Kiana, she danced with me,at the Norouz party, so beautifully she followed my lead, doing the HUSSLE, partner dancing at its best, and made my heart fill with joy, by enjoying the moment and the realization, that god willing this would be only a prelude to so many dances with her, she takes my breath away. On Majid's last night in our home, somehow she sneaked into Majid's room and left him a beautifull hand written note, wishing him good sleep and pleasant dreams. Majid was surprised and impressed, and he returned the favor, so last night when we got home, Amin, and Kiana each got a very nice hearfelt messages left on their beds by Majid. It was so kind of him, I think Majid has learned a bit about giving in a more intimate way from my ever precocious Kiana. She always amazes me with her emotional maturity, and the depth of her generosity. And I am as always charmed, bewildered, and taken by her.
Posted by Idinraha at March 23, 2005 11:36 AM
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May you always have the dance and the joy!
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at March 24, 2005 02:57 AM