Entertainment Industry

I just had to take this time out to address these music industry scammers and who to watch out for...let me spare you the unnecessary headache, waste of time, and dumb drama!

I was contacted by @proMusicRoyal (Spider Web Market)
FIRST INITIAL CONTACT VIA TWITTER:

@proMusicRoyal Jan 12, 11:48pm via Web
@PKDDL Lookin 2 increase ur Reverb Myspace Twitter FB & Youtube plays REAL EARS hit me back & add me


@PKDDL: @proMusicRoyal fa sho, always in need of dat PK20
11:51pm, Jan 12 from Web

proMusicRoyal: @PKDDL peep http://t.co/kRz0M66Q on the 1st blog for details i do ALL sites. NOT just myspace ALL sites.
5:39pm, Jan 13 from Web


proMusicRoyal: @PKDDL Contact me at 1 302 722 7435 Im also a bookin rep so I book paid opening tour slots. Hit me up SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY
6:15pm, Jan 13 from Web


proMusicRoyal: @PKDDL Send a text first so i know its u plz. I give this # out online and i only wanna call the serious
6:16pm, Jan 13 from Web

NOW THE TEXTING BEGINS- Real texts with actual dates and times, with all typos included; here we go:

Me: Hey this is PK, from twitter @PKDDL. What are your rates of service? And how can I research your reputable work?

PK20
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 7:20 PM


3027227435: 01/02:Promo Prices 20-250. I do ALL websites. PROMO DETAILS ON→myspace.com/lipstickonmepromo 3rd blob. Top clients get pad national tour slots as I’m a
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:10 PM

“My Thoughts”→ Um, this is your website for business (http://www.myspace.com/lipstickonmepromo/blog/491251509)? Where are your past and present clients, success stories, recommendations…anything? Ok, I’m bout to check it out…she has an unprofessional tone on the blog too…sad.

3027227435: 02/02:booking rep. Or you could pay a flat fee of 350 to tour
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:10 PM


Me: Ok, what are your touring places?

PK20
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:11 PM


3027227435: 01/01:I’m a booking rep. Hourly rate isn’t that great so I compensate by doing promotion. I book the openers on paid national tours. I used to just pick artist
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:13 PM

3027227435: 02/02:and take their word they’d break me off but they didn’t so I now charge a flat fee to people or book my top promo clients. That way everyone makes out.
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:13 PM


3027227435: 01/02:We book celebs at venues all over nationally and internationally and work with other smaller booking companies as well. Strong arm Ent and management/mike
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:15 PM

3027227435: 02/02:mosely/universal management. We do all that. I love music but I don’t believe in hand outs. I believe in booking artist that invest in themselves
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:15 PM


Me: That’s fine, I understand. I’m about to check u out on MySpace now…need some touring so I’ll get with you soon. Gonna check out what national tours you r involved in.

PK20
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:15 PM


3027227435: 01/03:We are always booking tours for all genres. So once a contract is emailed we then establish what avilibilty works best for you as well as what we have
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:15 PM

3027227435: 02/03:going on right now that would best suit your style as the opener. The more a flat fee you pay the longer a tour I’ll recommend. Pay even more I’ll do an
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:15 PM

3027227435: 03/03: international
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:15 PM


Me: Oh ok, sounds good. Let me get with I’m a few, so I can read.

PK20
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:17 PM


Me: What’s your maximum flat fee?

PK20
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:19 PM


3027227435: 350 I just sqid that
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:19 PM

“My Thoughts”→ Ooh, but I think she just got smart thought…ok, still gone keep it professional.

3027227435: 01/03: You get 1k per show tours are ten dates plus. Also if my boss likes u we have plugs to record companies and sponsors. I’ll be glad to email you an example
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:19 PM

3027227435: 02/03:of a roster of artist we book on tours. An example of a binder agreement and a booking form example. Mind you the names and phone numbers will be removed
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:19 PM

3027227435: 03/03: for priv
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:19 PM

3027227435: 01/02: All expenses are paid and the Artist is paid for openings. This way I hve my flat fee and u can keep all your profits and go off and do whatever with your
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:21 PM

3027227435: 02/02: career and I don’t risk waiting on someone I put on to keep their word. All is well. All works out. Or like I said you can just be a great promo client
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:21 PM


Me: Cool, my email is pkddl20@gmail.com. I thought u were saying the more flat fee you pay the more slots to book. I just thought the $350 was the initial starting fee.

PK20
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:21 PM

“My Thoughts”→ But I still didn’t get that email…uh, I need paperwork…

3027227435: 01/03: If u wanna do the fee TODAY ill CALL NOW if not set a date and be CALLED BEFORE that date as I need to accommodate ppl in order of need. I don’t do "ill
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:22 PM

3027227435: 02/03:let u know” or none that bs. No date. No tour. Period. The fee locks in the slot, u can still leave during ur availability. Ex: some1 can pay today n
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:22 PM


3027227435: 03/03: leave in FEB
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:22 PM

“My Thoughts”→ And she’s getting smart again…bad people skills; and wants to do business with PK

Me: K, but I have a job, so I can’t rush into a commitment when I haven’t sorted out my schedule. I just got the info 2day.

PK20
Fri, Jan 13, 2012, 11:31 PM


3027227435: Look
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 12:06 AM

3027227435: 01/03: Stop askin me things and READ. I JUST said set a date you would be able to pay the fee. Ill call BEEFFOOORRE you pay! The call is free2 don’t like what u
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 12:06 AM

3027227435: 02/03:hear don’t keep the date! Obviously im callin to explain more so stop askin me a mil questions! I have a bulk of ppl I need to accommodate in order or who
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 12:06 AM

3027227435: 03/03:’s ready 1

Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 12:06 AM
“My Thoughts”→ Dis chick is str8 screaming at me through text messages, and you want my money…hmm, and exactly how many questions did I actually ask and when did I call, because I don’t remember. Isn't she doing all the texting? Something’s wrong here... with her mental capacity…

3027227435: 01/02: What date can u pay the fee? Set a date and be called BEFORE that date. Before you pay. Don’t like what u hear? Don’t keep the date. The calls free! Now
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 12:09 AM

3027227435: 02/02:what date????
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 12:06 AM

--> @ProMusicRoyal texts me from another number -→ “CAN YOU SAY DERANGED STALKER”

6195072783: Hey
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 4:55 PM

Me: Whaddup, who dis…

PK20
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:35 PM

6195072783: This is the 302# ur ignoring. U interested in touring or not
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:39 PM

Me: Sweetheart, no1 is ignoring…and your texting tone is very unprofessional. I do not like being rushed to make decisions so it sounds iffy, making me think twice about your business. I have not heard or seen any of your success stories or recommendations. Are u even on linked in? I do research, so I can be affiliated with some1 creditable and reputable.

PK20
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:42 PM

6195072783: Stop blowing up my phone bitch
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:42 PM

“My Thoughts”→Uh, I did what…don’t know you or care to know you to blow you up, you just texted me…this Lil Mama needs help ya’ll any references?

6195072783: Lll
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:43 PM

6195072783: Hahahaha ur so ignorant im good sweety feel free to fuck off
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:43 PM

“My Thoughts”→Uh, somebody call the doctor, we have a bipolar-schiz on the loose!
(not to make fun of those who do have it, but the girl needs help)


Me: Um…r u harassing me. Never have I ever called, and feel comfy exercising your muscle over the phone, because u and I both know u wouldn’t be able to face to face. Do not contact me again…God Bless, I hope you get the help u need.

PK20
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:45 PM

“My Thoughts”→???Caught way off guard…and exactly why is she soo mad? I didn’t rip you off hun, and I’m not going to let you do the same. Why talk mess via phone, text msgs as if you going to be able to manifest those words. Just do it, otherwise don’t waste my time, breath, or characters on my phone, or lifting my thumbs to pay any attention.

6195072783: Lol sweety 4838 market st sd ca 92102
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:42 PM

“My Thoughts”→Bright young lady here, sends me her address…lol

6195072783: Face to face no problem hoe ill pray for u peasent haha loose my number u sorry sack of life

"My Thoughts"→ Um, never intended on saving it, so…why you think I care or need you?

6195072783: Haha bring it face to face 2 barrels waitin to blow ur head off bitch ☺
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:46 PM

6195072783:So just talk ur shit via phone because ur pathetic and weak ☺ u have the address hun deuces hoe
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:47 PM

“My Thoughts”→Although, she’s very entertaining…lol.

Me: That’s perfect, now I know who’s really ignorant.

PK20
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:47 PM

Me: Sweetheart, u have no idea, and been seen thru u. U r so worthless, and its u
blowing up my phone. Don’t worry, u’ll get what’s due.

PK20
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:49 PM

“My Thoughts”→If she only knew of the attitude/action I behold, but it doesn’t matter…I got this in check. Let her feel like she's BIG…

6195972783: Lol hahahahaha blowing me up

6195072783: And no hun u got what’s due a sorry ass day job and now ill def be red flagging u to all my associates and black ball u
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:49 PM

"My Thoughts"→Oooh, I’m shaking in my boots!! Lol…

6195072783: TToodles bitch enjoy the last word its free
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:50 PM


Me: Same here, u have a blessed 1.

PK20
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, 7:51 PM

“My Thoughts”→And I didn’t curse her out at all…remained professional, because that’s what professionals do. Now I have some comeback larger than text messaging. Since this is how you pay the bills, your hustle is going on blast. Everyone needs to be warned of this scam.

6195072783: Hey
Sun, Jan 15, 2012, 8:55 PM

6195072783: Hey
Mon, Jan 16, 2012, 7:43 PM

6195072783: Hey
Tue,Jan 17, 2012, 12:57 AM

"My Thoughts"→ Now, why is she still blowing me up? And your contacting me because... Could she possibly believe I’m about to take her serious and do any kind of business with her. Lil woman, I’m out to destroy your hustle NOW!

Direct Messages between another Twitter User who interacted with @proMusicRoyal:

@PKDDL: Hey, I have a question about @proMusicRoyal, did you work with her on some promo type stuff? PK20

@2ko_ _ _ _ _ _ _: No I was but we had some words n that was that. Why whats up?

@PKDDL: I was trying 2 c if she was legit right, then the she flipped...lol. Texting threats, lol kiddie s***. Finna destroy her hustle tho. PK20

@2ko_ _ _ _ _ _ _: Thats exactly what happened with me! The exact same thing. She got mad cause I wanted her to send me some psper work.

@PKDDL: …but just c'in what wuz up dats all, Now I know she just crazy a** scam. PK20

@2ko_ _ _ _ _ _ _: Yea she a scam. She was thirsty for $$$...wont get me...then she said she will make sure I perform no where or get record deal. Lmfao



PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO SHARE YOU EXPERIENCE WITH HER OR OF ANYONE SIMILAR. WE MUST WARN THE INDIES ABOUT THIS AND SHUT HER DOWN. WE CAN WORK TOGETHER...PASS THE WORD...OR BLOG. HAVE A PROSPEROUS YEAR!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!
PK20

So someone thinks I am fabricating the situation when all you have to do is google @promusicroyal and see the responses she receives. You do not harass people or blow up their phone so you can give them a service. Let the clients make the decision to go farther. Present contractual agreements, but of course this would only make her mad. Contact the people who have experienced the same thing with her. And for the record my identity isn't hidden so why would the people commenting hide theirs. My music is searchable for you to judge yourself, and I do not need the validation of someone terribly disrespectful. I took the liberty to post the pictures of the text for proof-sakes and my phone call log showing no calling attempts between either party, only texting and twitter.

I enjoyed the Master’s Program offered at Full Sail University. I have attained a wealth of knowledge within the intense workload and fast pace learning. Full Sail helped me paint a realistic picture of how to start and run a business within the entertainment industry. The online platform is very convenient for those who have a work schedule and those who live afar. Below is a breakdown of everything I learned when I earned my MS in Entertainment Business:

1. Media Literacy & Research Methodologies (MLR)
• MLR was an introduction to help master the online tools needed for academic and professional success, such as e-mail etiquette, effective sentence structure, professional tone, and proofreading. We were also involved with Diigo.com Libraries, Twitter Lists, RSS Feeds, Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) and Mac OS iMovie, Garageband, and Keynote applications. APA was re-introduced and importance stressed when conducting research and writing papers. This class helped brush up on my research and analyzing skills to better evaluate my chosen industry or business.

2. Executive Leadership (EXL)
• EXL sharpened our leadership qualities. EXL is the course identified the qualities necessary to be an executive leader in today’s entertainment industry. All leaders should acquire to possess positive traits such as integrity, influence, reputation, and change. We explored effective communication of leadership for public peaking, personal influence, understanding international differences in communication, and non-verbal communication. EXL also introduced online Blogs and how effective they can be used to build an online presence for your business. Other topics included social networks, leadership problem solving, self-discipline, leadership priorities and strategies, negotiation skills, staff development and Groupthink. Staff development was very tactful because it showed us how to effectively recruit, relate, and encourage to our staff; a good staff is a means to success. We read books “The 48 Laws of Power” by Robert Greene, “Developing the Leader Within You” by John C. Maxwell, and “The Successful Business Plan: Secrets & Strategies” by Rhonda Abrams.

3. Project and Team Management (PTM)
• PTM was a course with heavy teamwork, which is much appreciated. Many people dread teamwork because of the skepticism of others upholding their end of responsibility. Well, I was in the dreaded group but it turned out to be a great experience, and it introduced be to the convenient use of Google Docs. We learned how to create an effective project management plan, correctly order tasks, understanding every aspect that leads to a successful project, such as pre and post-production timelines. We also explored how to create a productive team by matching tasks to team members’ skill sets, motivating members, providing mentorship, and empowering members to take ownership of a project’s task and productivity. My team “Victory” was also one of the winners for the commercial production assignment. PTM provided a real life insight of how to manage projects in a specified time frame for clients.

4. Business Storytelling & Brand Development (BSB)
• BSB was a course that taught us how to research the entertainment industry market trends, market research methods, study brand identity case studies, and developing personal branding. I enjoyed the project for brand identity development because I got the chance to dissect my creativity with profound meanings and messages, and expel how I chose to design certain logos with my personal life experience. We explored advertising and public relations strategies, marketing plan development, corporate and brand development, integrating marketing communications, and marketing foundations. Two of our books were “The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding” and “The Brand Gap: How to Bridge the Distance Between Strategy and Design.”

5. Entertainment Business Finance (EBF)
• The two books we read in EBF were “Entrepreneurial Finance (5th Edition)” and “Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money – That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!” Very interesting reads, if you get a chance grab them and find out what you’re missing and if your assets are really liabilities. “The Rich Don’t Work for Money,” they make money work for them. We learned how to create, analyze, and present financial statements for our business plan(s), develop a plan to ensure that our entertainment business is profitable, identify potential sources, the appropriate debt and equity mix for financing a business, and create a personal financial plan for debt reduction and wealth creation. The class was very intense due to creating and gathering information for the financial statements, but it was much needed and appreciated.


6. Negotiation and Deal-Making Online (NDM)
• This is the course in which I received the March Course Director Award! The NDM course dealt with real life situations such as negotiating contracts, stipulations, and payments upon an agreement. We went over separating people from the problem, inventing options for mutual gain, positions vs. interests, objective criteria, addressing the concern and not our emotions, negative emotions & being prepared, and BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement). We also explored the 5 core emotional concerns: autonomy, affiliation, appreciations, status, and fulfilling roles.

7. Product & Artist Management (PAM)
• I really like the aspect of the PAM course because we got a chance to role-play as either an artists or as the artist manager, and we got a chance to negotiate contracts and services offered in an agreement. We performed an artist management case study evaluation, a Live Event Project in which I chose to bring back the rapper ‘Twista,’ continued to work on our professional blog(s), and product development pitch for our business plan. This course enabled us to ensure a market-driven direction through market research, guide product fit and function, oversee budgeting and financials, and evaluates success and refinements. The two books we read are “This Business of Artist Management (4th Edition)” and “he Product Manager’s Field Guide.”

8. Advanced Entertainment Law (AEL)
• AEL was the course the helped us identify and evaluate legal liabilities within the entertainment industry and create strategies that would reduce or eliminate those risks. We researched current legal cases within the industry in regards to intellectual property. AEL ensured that we’d know how to protect our IPs and how to gain rights for other’s intellectual property. Artist and talent management & advertising regulations was also covered, along with contract law, business agreements and structures. The two books used for AEL were “The Permission Seeker’s Guide Through the Legal Jungle” and “Cyber Law: A Legal Arsenal for Online Business.”

9. Entertainment Media Publishing & Distribution (EMPD)
• Our EMPD course director, Kim Craft, published our textbook “Entertainment Media Publishing & Distribution (2nd Edition). This course prepared students to study traditional and new digital publishing and distribution models, such as print media, music, and audiovisual. We explored issues within the industry in regards to piracy, social media, digital rights management, legislation, and more. We also explored how to tactfully protect and monetize our creative content and how to select and solicit agents with query letters, and evaluate agent agreements. Creating a press and media kit was a very good exercise because it prepared us how to appropriately exhibit skills and products we offer, and engage potential agents. We also worked on the written introduction of our business plan, refined our SWOT analysis, develop a self-publishing strategy using some existing POD sites and traditional methods of distribution.

10. Digital Marketing (DMK)
• DMK was the course that taught us how to analyze website traffic, input Google Analytics for our blogs, understand strategies of successful search engine optimization (SEO), measuring the effectiveness of your campaign, search technology, keyword research and selection, and digital promotion, such as creating effective email marketing that engages the recipient and persuades them to act. We also created QR codes, covered link building, digital PR and communication, viral marketing, social media optimization & tactics, and coordinating social media. DMK enabled us to explore the different digital advertising types, such as display, interactive, contextual, Pay-Per-Click (PPC), and behavioral. Conducting our own survey and analyzing the qualitative measurements was a helpful exercise because it showed us how to monitor social media and opened & answered emails. We also went over the laws, rules, and regulations of e-commerce and digital marketing.

11. Business Plan Development (BPD)
• BPD allowed us to expand upon our business plan, written and financial statements. We did extensive industry research and dissected every part of a business plan and addressed it with credible research and statistics. We described industry trends, target markets, described the business venture, create a marketing plan and sales strategy, develop operations and management plans, build a business plan budget, and the unique position our business beholds. We also conveyed how to effectively described the company, its competition, and how to differentiate from competitors. This course prepared us for the last one, Final Project- Business Plan.

12. Final Project- Business Plan (BPL)
• Finally, at the end and it has been a tremendous ride. BPL pulled all our courses together and we prepared our individual business plan, written & financial income statements, marketing and staffing budget, and amount of investment inquired. We also worked on our elevator pitch for our business, to engage our potential investors in a 5-8 minute time frame. We continued to expand on our professional blog posting and critiqued our business plans with revisions that were overlooked previously in the program from other courses. We continued to use the book “The Successful Business Plan: Secrets & Strategies” by Rhonda Abrams throughout the program but it was our source of guide in particular for BPL. I learned so much and it fueled my confidence in my business venture(s) and skills to proceed successfully.

Live Your Dream!!

Full Sail University Online Degrees: http://online.fullsail.edu/

Intellectual Property is the most vulnerable, yet essential producing aspect of a company. It's like a company's baby, and they'd do everything in their power to protect it, and preserve it's rights. Whatever helps make the company unique and works to produce high selling volumes, then it's in the company's best interest to protect the means of their revenue. I have checked on a few intellectual property lawsuit cases regarding superheroes, and the video game industry.

In the first article, the heirs, Jerry Siegel and Shuster Estate, from Warner Bros. and DC Comics, fought for the copyrights of Superman’s identity features. Superman's copyright have been back-dated to 1999, and are now owed profits from WB and DC since then, and in addition to being granted of the copyright ownership. However, Warner Bros and DC comics strikes back with a counter lawsuit against the attorney of Superman's heirs, Marc Toberoff. They accused Toberoff for intervening with "DC's right to exploit Superman by destroying the relationship between the creator's heirs in an effort to gain control over the copyrights" (McNary & Johnson, 2010). It was said Toberoff had a personal agenda that extended far beyond legal representation, and that gains a 47.5% stake in the heirs claimed rights. The Siegel heirs get 27.5% and the Shuster heirs receive 25%. Toberoff says the agreement was securing the heirs control of the financial stake in copyright interests and from preventing them from entering any agreements with DC Comics to exploit the Man Of Steel. He asserts that the suit against him serves to defame him and pressure his clients to sell back Superman's copyright, while DC Comics accuses him of interfering with the relationship and developing agreements, even if it's in their economic interest to do exploit Superman through DC's outlet. The split ended up with the heirs are in control of the costume and alter-ego, Clark Kent, while DC Comics are in possession of Kryptonite and Lex Luthor.

The second intellectual property issue I came across was about Spawn, another comic book character. Spawn was co-created by Todd McFarlane and Neil Gaiman. However, McFarlane's company went bankrupt and he was unable to pay Gaiman his portion. Later McFarlane's was able to sustain revenue and released characters, Domina and Tiffany, who were spun-off from the duo's original character. Gaiman sued because of the character spin off from the original characters, in which the judge ruled in accordance. In McFarlane's defense, he said the characters were derived from Spawn's universe, not based on original characters, but that wasn't justifiable. The federal jury found Gaiman to have copyright interests to the characters in 2002. Gaiman states, "...I hope that Todd is able to do an accounting for all the comics I wrote for which he paid no royalties, and the rest of it...that he'll settle up...that his comic company can come out of bankruptcy and I can forget this forever" (Meirose, 2010).

The third story I found regarding an IP battle was between Anascape Lt., a small Texas based company and Nintendo. Anascape filed a $21 Million copyright infringement lawsuit against Nintendo and their designs for certain Wii, WaveBird, and GameCube controllers. The jury found 12 patents filed by Anascape that were violated by Nintendo, which included Remote Controller with Analog Button, 3D Controller with Vibration, and Game Controller with Analog Pressure Sensor. However, all alleged infringements were not validated as a violation, such as the rectangular Wii remote and Nunchuk corded attachment. The lawsuit infringement ruled against Nintendo's GameCube, the Wii's Classic and WaveBird Controllers. Nintendo has appealed the decision and expect the subjected amount to pay Anascape to be greatly reduced. They are challenging the validity of Anascape's patent because Nintendo claims it did not use the their technology.

References:
* (2008, May 22). Intellectual property law: nintendo loses $21 million lawsuit. america’s premier online legal news source. Retrieved May 7, 2011, from http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/features/intellectual-property/nintendo-anascape-controller-patent.html.
* Kaiser, B. (2010, October) Superhero intellectual property disputes. Retrieved May 7, 2011, from http://www.legalzoom.com/intellectual-property-rights/intellectual-property-basics/superhero-intellectual-property-disputes.
* McNary, D. & Johnson, T. (2010, May 16) Warner bros. sues lawyer for superman heirs: dc comics fights back against marc toberoff. Retrieved May 7, 2011, from http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118019453.
* Meirose, K. (2010, July 31). Judge rules dark ages spawn, domina and tiffany are derivative. Retrieved May 7, 2011, from http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2010/07/judge-rules-dark-ages-spawn-domina-and-tiffany-are-derivative-characters/.

I watched a clip from website http://www.ted.com/talks/patsy_rodenburg_why_i_do_theater.html, and it was very touching. As a matter of fact, Ms. Rodenburg passion fueled my passion of understanding from her perspective. I was able to see the picture she was painting as if I was walking in her shoes. She talked about how actors and actresses play an important role in society and how we really can't go without their hard work. She touched on matters of the audience disliking certain actors/actresses in their perceived roles. The main reason they disliked the actors/actresses was because it reminded them of a hurtful past and trying time in their life. The ability to relate to the real life situations hardened their heart towards liking the actress or actor, conveying the opportunity to deal and face the troubling time of one's past or present. In essence their hard work is socially paid off because people watching are relating to their roles and recognizes the effect and work that goes into triumph. Some people do not like to relive such experiences, mirroring a post traumatic stress disorder, but I believe everyone has some portion of this syndrome. Sometimes, it is important not to escape the hurt in your life and watching such entertaining roles can persuade you to deal with it or look at the situation eye to eye.

Actors/actresses mirrors life, the ins and the outs, the good and the bad, the dreams and the real. We actually do become one as an audience and role player. Even the one playing the roles can relate to the real life situations because they themselves have indicated such feelings.

In the clip, Ms. Rodenburg touched on her chance to speak on a radio show, in which she was defending actors and the host was the supposed antagonist. At the end of the show, the host thanked Ms. Rodenburg for defending the actors/actresses because when the host's son died, the only ones by her side aiding support were the very ones she was bashing, the role players.

Her passion-driven speech has inspired me to make sure I produce quality music and entertainment that people can relate to. That is one of the main reasons why I want to publish a poetry book. I have any feelings I'd like to share and I know that there are many people out there who have felt or feeling the same, and really have not used a therapeutic outlet to pursue happiness. The main obejective is that one must believe that it's going to get better, maybe not on your timed schedule, but in due time, everyone season's due.

Thank you for the actors and actresses all around because you help keep hope alive and you help real feelings maintain a heartbeat.