Truths, Vol. 2

• Ego only becomes an obstacle when it’s not yours.

• Some natives believe that each photo captures part of your soul. Do the red carpet math to understand the vapidity of celebs.

• Every minute spent rehearsing prolongs your career by the same amount.

• Give someone a wireless if you want them to stand still.

• Editing requires objectivity, which is why most editors are single or divorced.

• You can’t copyright a title, but if anyone tries to steal Rabbi Sanjeev and the Periwinkle Valise of Intrigue, I’ll sue the motherfucking Burberry off their back faster than you can say Neo-Hassidic espionage.

• Drummers make their living counting time, yet are rarely on it.

• A picture is worth a lot more than a thousand words in the porn business. Fortunately, trading volume is low.

• Batteries always die far too young; bring life support.

• Of belief, faith, and ideas, ideas are the only one with actual value.

• Reputation attracts more quality associations than does pay.

• The definition of success constantly evolves for the truly ambitious.

• Writing what you know is as exciting as having an affair with your spouse.

• Always factor in time for the unfactorable.

• Consider retirement when the list of people you hope to someday work with becomes shorter than those you refuse to work with.

• It’s not a documentary if you set out with an agenda.

• No photo tells a story; its viewer does, and each uniquely.

• If Beethoven were alive and working in music today, deafness would be to his professional advantage.

• The medium is really only part of the message. The rest is the message.

About Gordon

Gordon Highland is a video producer/director in the Kansas City area who also makes music and writes fiction.
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