Interviews

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Screenwriter : Chris Brooks

Chris Brooks,
author of "Fallen Angel", lives and works in Centerville, Texas,
(halfway between Houston and Dallas) where, he says,
he's proud to own some land.

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What is your passion?

Classic cars and world-class sportfishing.

What is your pride?

My son Ethridge

What is your greatest fear?

Not becoming successful @ screenwriting.

What does adversity do to you?

It makes me try just that much harder.

What is your best quality?

My determination.

What is your worst quality?

My lack of patience.

What irksome habits do you have?

Sometimes being too spoiled.

If you could have your time again, what would you do that is different?

I would have prepared for this career a lot earlier.

What would you like to change about yourself?

I would probably like to be more
of an outgoing person. I would like to be able to educate people,
to show them new and fresh ideas.

How important is goal setting to you?

Very important. Without goals you have nothing to reach for.

What goals do you have?

I want to be a success in this screenwriting business.

What is your ultimate goal?

Financial freedom.

What heroes do you have?

People like M.L. King, John F. Kennedy, Mother Teresa.
People who make a difference to millions of peoples' lives.

What inspires you in others?

True grit. Drive. Never say die attitude.

What inspires you in yourself?

My determination.

What will be written on your headstone?

Chris Brooks, a good man.

What does success mean to you?

Not having to worry about money.

How do you measure success?

One step @ a time. (Of course, going up!)

What are your pet hates?

People who have two faces.

What are your pet loves?

Pizza.

What do you think of pets?

They're cool. My favorites? Birds and snakes.

When are you happiest?

When I'm with my wife and son @ the beach.

When are you hardest to please?

When I don't feel good.

What has been your most embarrassing moment?

When my Mom found out that my wife was going to have a baby.

What's the most exhilarating thing you have done?

Riding Seadoo watercraft. What a blast!.

What is it about screenwriting that gets your fired?

Being able to tell a story that you have made up.

What screenplays have you written?

Amongst others , "Fallen Angel"

What is your favorite pastime?

Fishing.

What is your favorite motto?

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

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