[B5JMS] B5 & JMS in TV Zone again!!!!

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From: janmschroeder at aol.com (Jan)
Date: 22 Mar 2003 16:38:41 GMT
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Sword wrote:

>Have you checked out the latest issue of TV Zone, jms is writing a serialised
>article about his experiences during the time B5 was spawned.  I found it
>quite
>enlightening, and it makes you look at things in a new light.

I have now.  That's a *good* article!  Lots of fun to read. Loved the stories
about the Amiga computers and the Londo scene in 'Parliament' . 

Gotta disagree with JMS about one thing, though.  He's mentioned concerns that
his convention appearances encourage a 'cult of personality' a few times and I
suppose it's a valid concern.  Still, though, I think that his appearances are
more of an extension of his online presence. The fans want to know more about
B5 in particular, but TV in general.  

Just speaking for myself, I *like* the stories of carpenters who understood
what you were doing.  Who else would write entire columns about the other
people who made B5 happen?  Can't say I've ever seen that before.  So, Joe, if
you're reading this, the reason that people come to your presentations isn't
really about you, it's the sense of participation that you've fostered; and the
stories you tell.
 
I can't find how many chapters there are supposed to be.  Hope it's a lot.

Jan  




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From: jmsatb5 at aol.com (Jms at B5)
Date: 25 Mar 2003 21:55:50 GMT
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>Just speaking for myself, I *like* the stories of carpenters who understood
>what you were doing.  Who else would write entire columns about the other
>people who made B5 happen?  Can't say I've ever seen that before. 

I just feel more comfortable talking about that stuff, about the contributions
that the rest made, because for one thing, they tend to get overlooked because
I'm kind of the one whose name is fronted all the time.  They deserve the
recognition.

And I just find talking about what I do just...awkward, that's all.  Not
fishing for compliments, just saying it 'cause it's true.  Because of a lot of
requests, last time I did San Diege Comic Con, I tried talking about myself
what I do for the first half far more than usual, and I don't think I've ever
spent a more difficult half-hour.  When we turned to questions and could throw
it to the show overall, I was substantially happier and more comfortable.

And I *like* telling stories about what other people do, about the show
overall, because it's often a lot more colorful and interesting than what I
could tell on my own behalf.  I come in, I write, edit, cast, write, go home,
rinse, repeat.

Blecch.

 jms

(jmsatb5 at aol.com)
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