John and Taffy sit down for a candid conversation surrounding fame, interacting with famous people, and the depiction of fame on screen. They also answer a listener question about cold email etiquette and the delicate art of asking for favors. In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, Taffy discusses the subject of her most recent "celebrity" profile: the controversial AI actress, Tilly Norwood. Links: <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/magazine/operation-mincemeat-obsession-broadway.html"> Why on Earth Have I Seen the Same Broadway Show 13 Times? An Investigation.</a> by Taffy Brodesser-Akner</li> <li><a href="https://joeallenrestaurant.com/">Joe Allen</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/31/magazine/ai-actress-tilly-norwood.html"> I Profile Celebrities for a Living. Nothing Prepared Me for Tilly Norwood.</a> by Taffy Brodesser-Akner</li> </ul> Get your copy of <a href="https://scriptnotesbook.com/">The Scriptnotes Book</a> and become a <a href= "https://scriptnotes.supportingcast.fm/">Scriptnotes Premium member</a> today! For more content on the craft of writing <a href="https://blog.quoteunquoteapps.com/">check out Inneresting</a> our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Timothy Lenko (<a href= "https://johnaugust.com/2014/outros-needed">send us yours!</a>). Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

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