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The best writer is the one who writes something only they could write.
– Kerry Stein
Rom Watson dares to be that unique voice, and in doing so manages to capture all of humanity with sharp wit and insight. He will entertain you and make you think.
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Category Archives: Rom’s Blog
Why Marisa Tomei Won An Oscar
Yankee Doodle Mona Lisa By Rom Watson c. August 20, 2011 Apparently there is a faction of people who still can’t get over the fact that Marisa Tomei won an Oscar for best supporting actress for her role as Mona … Continue reading
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The Right Path
By Rom Watson c. July 27, 2013 Sometimes we look back at our life experiences, and upon reflection are able to extract a lesson. Other times, life smacks us with experiences that make the lesson so clear that no reflection … Continue reading
My Ponytail Failure
By Rom Watson January 28, 2016 Since I’m not working at the moment, I decided to let my hair grow. Then I could pull it into a ponytail and that would look cool, right? I let my hair grow for … Continue reading
Places and their Personalities
By Rom Watson c. December 5, 2015 Places have personalities. They have a distinct energy all their own. Sometimes my focused thought can turn into tunnel vision, but the energy of a place can cut right through and affect me … Continue reading
The Problem is my Face
By Rom Watson circa June 12, 2015 There are many benefits to growing older, but one of the drawbacks is the effect of gravity on one’s face. A few years ago I knew an actor whom I will call “Scotty … Continue reading
Review: Appropriate
By Rom Watson c. October 9, 2015 Appropriate opened at the Mark Taper Forum on September 23, 2015. The author states that one of his inspirations was August: Osage County. The parallels are so numerous and so obvious that it’s … Continue reading
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Review: These Paper Bullets
By Rom Watson c. September 15, 2015 These Paper Bullets opened at The Geffen Playhouse on September 16. I saw the second preview performance on Sept. 9, and it was very ragged. There were numerous technical glitches, and the turntable … Continue reading
Children of Paradise
By Rom Watson c. July 26, 2015 In the days before videotape, (which was prior to the days of DVD’s), if you wanted to see old films you went to movie theatres called “revival houses,” which screened older and often … Continue reading
Somebody Somewhere Adores It
By Rom Watson c. July 9, 2015 We’ve all heard the saying, “There’s no accounting for taste,” but I am periodically reminded of just how deep those differences run. Recently in the parking garage at work, I saw a woman … Continue reading