I wonder about the selection process to be part of a live studio audience. Often the dress is so disparate that I am left to wonder if these are fledgling actors or merely hollywood locals who do this sort of thing for kicks. I’m writing this as I am taking a break from writing a story. There is a rush on the work, so I’m up near two AM trying to grind out the 20 page beast. I think my best writing happens after 9 AM, but that isn’t really an option at this point. We are still in the midst of a busy school year and I don’t have the time to write during normal hours. After school ends I plan to reevaluate a great many things, including priorities. The goal–the main goal–is to make a living as a writer. That means devoting a significant amount of time and mental energy to advancing my craft before all else. I want that for myself.