* At least once, pound the table with your fist and scream “That’s the WORST idea I’ve ever HEARD. You Writer’s Guild pencilnecks are going to be out on the street if you don’t come up with something a LOT BETTER by the time I get back.” and leave for 10 minutes.

* Every so often when someone says something like “It could be like Hill Street Blues.” or whatever, lean back thoughtfully and say, “No…no, it could be like that other show. That other show with Johnny Depp…Hill Street Blues!”

* Blithely make comments about characters and situations that show you have absolutely no clue of what’s going on and are not really listening.

* Every so often say, “We could use that idea, but why don’t you think of a GOOD one instead?”

* Conclude by saying “This is going to be the greatest show since the last show I did, ____________.” Name a show that everyone at the table has identified as hating. “The OC” is my favorite.

Also, always start with a list of things people don’t like and don’t want. Don’t discuss it, just do a list.

@Noah – I increased the font size, didn’t have much room to do so, hope it helped.

@Jesse – he does look a bit wild, neh?

It is kinda tiny… I will fix it an upload a new one soon.

Also, this is going to be awesome.

Noah

Also, I’ve had my Lacuna book by me and out on display at work today. Too busy to read it.