When I Finally Got Up

My Advice Is Keep Your Lips Away From The Spinning Things.

The Coolest Toys Don't Have To Be Bought; They Can Be Built. In Fact, Sometimes The Only Way They'll Ever Exist Is If You Make Them Yourself.

I'm A Lifelong Movie Addict, And One Of My Favorite Projects Is Making Replica Props And Costumes. Nearly Every One Of These - From R2d2 To Hellboy's Revolver - Ends With The Paint Job. And It's Not Just Cosmetic. The Paint Literally Tells A Story: What This Thing Is Made Of, Where It's Been, What It's Been Used For, And For How Long.

Mostly I Make Lists For Projects. This Can Be Daunting. Breaking Something Big Into Its Constituent Parts Will Help You Organize Your Thoughts, But It Can Also Force You To Confront The Depth Of Your Ignorance And The Hugeness Of The Task. That's Ok. The Project May Be The Lion, But The List Is Your Whip.

We're Allowed To Explore The World At Large On These Things; The Urban-legend Aspect Of It Is Just Kind Of An Excuse.