Can a PA Ride a Motorcycle?
Felicia writes in: I have a vehicle question. I understand that the aspiring P.A. absolutely must have a set of wheels. My question is: on a scale of 1 – 10, with 1 being “god’s own chariot,” 10 being “the bus,” how much will it count against me if my only set of wheels sits […]
Are You a PA? Do You Want to be Anonymous?
It’s that time again. Time to pass the TAPA torch. I’m not going to go away permanently, but the month of October is going to be really busy for me (in a good way!). If you’re an experienced PA with a point of view (and maybe some writing skill), then now’s your chance to share […]
So, I Have This Weird Idea…
I was thinking it might be fun to create a TAPA webcomic. Sometimes, words just aren’t enough to convey the craziness and stupidity on set. A weekly or bi-weekly comic would be another way to show future PAs what they’re in for. The thing is, I can’t draw.{{1}} Not even a stick figure, much less […]
Why Are You Anonymous, Anonymous?
Susan (or possibly Jo) commented on an old post: for one who knows as much as you do why are you anonymous? why can’t you tell us who you are and some of your credits. Might give us more trust in you, your advice, your credibility to know maybe of your imdb page or … […]
That’s All, Folks
Some of you may have noticed it’s been a while since my last post. Then again, some of you may not have, considering the 500 or so readers I still get every day. (Weird.) There’s a lot of reasons for this, including that awkward feeling you get when you haven’t posted in a while, that […]