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A "Bewitching" Read
Talented author Carolyn Haynes in Bewitched: Secrets from Comedy Genius Sol Saks takes a deep dive into the essence of Sol Saks and his lifelong journey in the entertainment industry. Haynes opens the door not only to Saks’ genius at writing comedy but to his very heart and soul as a man.In addition to sharing in depth information and insights about many TV shows and actors that Saks wrote for – shows and actors I watched and loved – most notably BEWITCHED - Haynes lets the reader visit the very heart of Saks as a person and writer. Here are only a few of the many comments Saks shared with Haynes about writing and being a writer that I thoroughly enjoyed: “I wasn’t funny as a kid or as a grown-up. But I knew I wanted to be a writer at about age 13. … Some years later, a new writer asked me how he could get an agent. My response was to become a success first. … Except when driven, keeping up concentration for eight hours a day is a difficult task. … Make a schedule you can stick to as closely as possible and make that time sacred. … When the words don’t come – don’t press, don’t quit, don’t panic. Don’t blame yourself for stupidity; frustration and agony lie in that. Be kind to yourself – be patient and keep going.”The book is not only about his work, though. Haynes describes the man, his thoughts, his dreams, his disappointments, his health challenges.An unexpected, pleasant surprise in the book is learning a great deal about the author Haynes herself (a snapshot of a potential memoir to come later perhaps): “First as a secretary, bookkeeper, and property manager [for Saks], then assisting [Saks] with writing plays, books, university classes, and occasionally, my favorite moments, working with other actors. Eventually, Sol would ask me to oversee a script on stage and check the timing. But always, my chief job was to listen as he poured out those nagging thoughts, aggravations, and missed opportunities.” And that Haynes did exceptionally well, taking meticulous notes, which she shares in this detailed book.Haynes’ account of her last lunch with Saks, who was nearing his 100th birthday, is heartwarming, a tearjerker. I highly recommend the book.
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Talented author Carolyn Haynes in Bewitched: Secrets from Comedy Genius Sol Saks takes a deep dive into the essence of Sol Saks and his lifelong journey in the entertainment industry. Haynes opens the door not only to Saks’ genius at writing comedy but to his very heart and soul as a man.
In addition to sharing in depth information and insights about many TV shows and actors that Saks wrote for – shows and actors I watched and loved – most notably BEWITCHED - Haynes lets the reader visit the very heart of Saks as a person and writer. Here are only a few of the many comments Saks shared with Haynes about writing and being a writer that I thoroughly enjoyed: “I wasn’t funny as a kid or as a grown-up. But I knew I wanted to be a writer at about age 13. … Some years later, a new writer asked me how he could get an agent. My response was to become a success first. … Except when driven, keeping up concentration for eight hours a day is a difficult task. … Make a schedule you can stick to as closely as possible and make that time sacred. … When the words don’t come – don’t press, don’t quit, don’t panic. Don’t blame yourself for stupidity; frustration and agony lie in that. Be kind to yourself – be patient and keep going.”
The book is not only about his work, though. Haynes describes the man, his thoughts, his dreams, his disappointments, his health challenges.
An unexpected, pleasant surprise in the book is learning a great deal about the author Haynes herself (a snapshot of a potential memoir to come later perhaps): “First as a secretary, bookkeeper, and property manager [for Saks], then assisting [Saks] with writing plays, books, university classes, and occasionally, my favorite moments, working with other actors. Eventually, Sol would ask me to oversee a script on stage and check the timing. But always, my chief job was to listen as he poured out those nagging thoughts, aggravations, and missed opportunities.” And that Haynes did exceptionally well, taking meticulous notes, which she shares in this detailed book.
Haynes’ account of her last lunch with Saks, who was nearing his 100th birthday, is heartwarming, a tearjerker. I highly recommend the book.
In addition to sharing in depth information and insights about many TV shows and actors that Saks wrote for – shows and actors I watched and loved – most notably BEWITCHED - Haynes lets the reader visit the very heart of Saks as a person and writer. Here are only a few of the many comments Saks shared with Haynes about writing and being a writer that I thoroughly enjoyed: “I wasn’t funny as a kid or as a grown-up. But I knew I wanted to be a writer at about age 13. … Some years later, a new writer asked me how he could get an agent. My response was to become a success first. … Except when driven, keeping up concentration for eight hours a day is a difficult task. … Make a schedule you can stick to as closely as possible and make that time sacred. … When the words don’t come – don’t press, don’t quit, don’t panic. Don’t blame yourself for stupidity; frustration and agony lie in that. Be kind to yourself – be patient and keep going.”
The book is not only about his work, though. Haynes describes the man, his thoughts, his dreams, his disappointments, his health challenges.
An unexpected, pleasant surprise in the book is learning a great deal about the author Haynes herself (a snapshot of a potential memoir to come later perhaps): “First as a secretary, bookkeeper, and property manager [for Saks], then assisting [Saks] with writing plays, books, university classes, and occasionally, my favorite moments, working with other actors. Eventually, Sol would ask me to oversee a script on stage and check the timing. But always, my chief job was to listen as he poured out those nagging thoughts, aggravations, and missed opportunities.” And that Haynes did exceptionally well, taking meticulous notes, which she shares in this detailed book.
Haynes’ account of her last lunch with Saks, who was nearing his 100th birthday, is heartwarming, a tearjerker. I highly recommend the book.
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A very insightful book, great read! Highly recommended!
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Interesting read about the creator of Bewitched
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