Nicholas Brendon audioblog update Nov. 20, 2008 Part II
Hi, it’s me, again. The machine cut me off. So I’m back. We’ll beat this machine! We will beat this machine. That sounds a little, um, graphic. That sounds kind of almost pornographic: Beat your machine, man! What are you doing in there? Beating your machine? Get out, give some of us a chance!
Anyway, I forgot. Oh, the Slumdog Millionaire
But yeah. So, I’m writing a lot right now. And I’m actually, kind of just about done fleshing out a project. And I’m actually using vampires in it. Because I’m melding two genres together. I’ve already given you one of the genres. I’m not going to give you the second genre, not till it’s done. Ah, ah, ahh-hhh. Hard as you might beg, I cannot do it. It’s for your own good. I would have to kill you all. And I’m not a violent person; I’m a lover, not a fighter.
I’ve got another episode of Criminal Minds that is “in the can,” as they say. And, again, sorry it’s taken so long to blog and publish: I’m a jackhole sometimes. Sometimes I’m a grade-a jackhole. So that’s all I can say. Please accept my most humblest of apologies. Love to you all, from beautiful, sunny – burny – Southern California. It likes to burn a lot down here. We’re actually fire free today, have no fires today. But it was bad last week.
And, I miss you all very much, those of you who I’ve met. Those of you who I haven’t met: Get off your asses already, and come over and meet me! All right, I will talk to you soon, when there’s more stuff to report. Again, I’ll say sooner rather than later, but would it be a blog if Nicky didn’t say “sooner rather than later”?
Take care everybody! Hope you’re well. Bye. Lemme see. Now I gotta figure out how to end this. Let me see here. I think I hit 3. I’m going to hit 3 now. I’m going to hit 3! I’m going to do it! 3.
N. Kinner said,
November 21, 2008 at 1:44 am
Hey Nick!
Thank you so much for updating your blog, man. Really made my day…week…yeah, definitely week. Been a very long, trying week, so thank you.
O-K, anyway.
Thank you! Finally someone agrees with me that the ending to A Prayer for Owen Meany was cheesy! Everyone I’ve talked to said they loved it and I just couldn’t stand it! The book was still really good (as was the movie based off it), but I agree John was a real pain in the ass (not so much in the movie, though.) Only one person can make being 40 and still a virgin funny, and that’s Steve Carell, not John. So, thank you. Now I’ve got someone on my side.
Very intrigued on this new show you’re doing: The Quincy Rose Show. It would be great to be able to see it online (good point about the complete creative control). Maybe you could tell us a little more about it?
(I think I commented before on this, but great job on Criminal Minds! Kevin and Garcia are the best.)
I think that’s really awesome that you write (and espcially involving vampires into your stories.) Hope we’ll be able to see some of your writings someday…sooner rather than later. (I know, that’s your thing.)
Anyway, just wanted to thank you for updating your blog…bloooog. Right. Hope things continue to go well for you and, y’know…not all burn-y, ’cause that would be bad. Yeah.
Take care and hope to hear from you again soon!
P.S: The Dodgers. Man, I was really pulling for them (even though they beat my Cubs -we just couldn’t get things together in the play offs.) I’m still mad the Phillies won the World Series.
Harrison said,
November 21, 2008 at 3:31 pm
You are so cool, man. I love it when you update your blog.
The Quincy Rose Show sounds intriguing. I would enjoy to be knowing more. About it. Obviously. Personally, I think you should try to shop to networks, but it would be awesome to do on the internet. But YouTube is sucky. I dunno. Anyway, sounds awesome.
Cathy Miller said,
November 21, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Nick,
I love when you update your blooog. You always make me laugh, no matter what kind of mood I am in. Loved the “Someone blogged in aisle 3!” I love to write Buffy/Angel fanfiction and I read it all the time….that would be a good line for someone to use in one of their fics. Is it copyrighted? *grins*
Anyway, I agree with the person who said you need to get Criminal Minds to give Kevin more air time. Actually, I liked the episodes you were in, but I don’t really watch it unless I have heard you are going to be on it. So tell them that we Nick Brendon fans (which are many) only watch when you have some air time. And I have to agree that everyone wants to put you in the most awful shirts! What’s up with that? I think I know. Like Joss said on …I’m thinking it was the first season DVD of Buffy, something about “Nick doesn’t look like a geek so we make him wear those clothes” . I guess that’s the way everyone who cast you as a supposed geek or nerd feels. You are just cursed to wear bad clothes because you are so damn hot!
I can’t wait to see “The Quincy Rose Show”. I don’t care if it’s on television or the internet, I will make sure to watch it!
Happy Thanksgiving and Christmas if you don’t blog again before then! Hope you and your family have a great one and that you get whatever it is you are wanting this year. I’ve already put in my order with my family. They have to buy me every movie that you have been in….especially “Unholy” which I haven’t seen yet. Also, I’ve watched my Buffy series so much that I need a new season three, four and five. What can I say? I love you anyway, but I love the longer hair best!
Happy holidays to you and yours!
kerinda said,
November 21, 2008 at 8:08 pm
you got to love him for doing this! wish nick all the best in what ever he does and he should come to minn then I can see him I know it cold up here but it will be nice it see him. So good luck with the new show nick hope to see and please blog more it is great to here from you.
Barry said,
November 21, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Nick: I am a newbie here. Although I was aware of Buffy, I hadn’t seen any of the show until a couple of months ago. Wow. I sure missed out on a good show. From reading the previous entries in your blog, it seems you really enjoyed the show and the friendships. I haven’t finished the series yet, but I sure enjoy your character. I really like how Xander matured and grew, but kept his good-natured attitude.
Criminal Minds was great! Hope you have a chance to do more. I look forward to hearing more about your new project. Thanks a lot for your updates and insights.
Take care,
Barry
Katie said,
November 23, 2008 at 7:55 am
Nick,
Oops. I didn’t know you posted again after you cut off. I thought you were finished. I’m very excited to hear that you’re writing, and I can’t wait for that project to come to fruition. I’m also excited to know that you have more Criminal Minds coming up. Yah! I hope your part is a tad longer, but I’ll take what I can get. I’m glad the fires haven’t touched you, but I’m very sad for the people it has. I miss you to, and I’m going to have to figure a way to go to one of your plays or your appearances next time. It really has been too long.
Take care!
Katie
Ruth said,
November 25, 2008 at 10:38 am
Hey Nicky,
It’s so good to hear from you again. I really enjoy your blogs. And, I’m sorry that I didn’t reply to this sooner but I hurt my hand last week and my ability to type got pretty nil there for awhile. I really enjoyed seeing you on Criminal Minds and I’m glad to hear that you will be doing another episode. I’d love it if they would make Kevin a more permanent character on the show.
It sounds like you have been very busy lately. A part owner of a bookstore, Wow! How are you enjoying being an entrepeneur? Does your bookstore have a website? Do ya’ll sell new books, used books, or new and used books? I’d love to hear more about that.
I’m excited to hear that you are writing alot and I cannot wait until you can share the details of your project with us. Vampires in it huh? It sounds very interesting. Right now, I’m writing a story that is a romantic comedy. Also, I’m curious, is this project you’re writing something that you may eventually act in? Or, is it something that you might want to get published as a book?
The Quincy Rose Show sounds very interesting and I’d love to see it. I like the idea of seeing it online because as you said, it would give you greater creative control with the project and so much is going online these days. But then again, if a network got ahold of it everyone watching tv on that certain channel will see it. And not everybody will watch a show on computer so you might get those people watching it through tv that you wouldn’t get through online. So, I really don’t know. As long as I can get to see the show it doesn’t really matter to me one way or the other, just whatever ya’ll prefer.
I hear that ya’ll are forcasted to get alot of rain this week. I hope that there won’t be any bad flooding or mudslides. I was so sorry to hear about all the fires out there. I hope that you and your family have a safe, dry, and a Happy Thanksgiving.
Hugs,
Ruth
Tricia B said,
November 25, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Hello Nick,
Just wanted to tell you that I have enjoyed your audioblog entries but have been a bit of a lurker. Will keep up now and watch for clues regarding whe I can get a chance to read your writing. I am a singer and writer but have taken the corporate path to make a living.
Tricia
Anna said,
November 25, 2008 at 5:10 pm
hey Nicky,
I love your audioblog! you can ever get to laugh.
I thing is it certainly great to be a co-owner of a bookstore. there is always something to read.
I come from Germany, so it is not so easy to come to LA. so much to: “Get off your asses already, and come over and meet me!”
for instance you before Christmas and New Year are not blogs, I wish you a happy and healthy Christmas and a happy new year.
I hope my English is not too bad and you can understand it … I can understand English better, than to write… :/
very affectionate greetings
anna
mrsimms1357@yahoo.com said,
November 26, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Nick,
I do not know how often you check your blog, hopefully more often than you update it! xD
But I wanted to wish you and your family a Blessed holiday, and don’t eat to much this year!
Love,
B
Tara G said,
November 27, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Hi Nick:
I have to say I think you are very funny and I would love to see a comedy done by yourself. Total creative control would be ideal and the fact you will be playing yourself would also add to the hilarity. I don’t mean that how it sounds
Remember I love Pinata, Ole!
Michal said,
November 30, 2008 at 10:18 am
Nick,
You’re definitely not a jackhole, just busy.. It’s not like you HAVE to do these blogs, but you do them for the fans. So even if it takes a while, it’s still awesome ;]
Thanks for the update
I’m so happy to hear about the pilot.. Seeing you playing yourself would probably be hilarious, since as we can hear in your audioblogs, you are a very funny and outgoing person (god, I sound like a real kiss-ass right? lol. well, it’s just really what I think
).
I don’t really care if it will be a series or an internet-series, it sounds great either way. Internet shows, and especially ones that have a connection to Joss Whedon in some way (Either directly, or just by having an actor from the Jossverse in them), seem to be going well.. Just look at Dr. Horrible, or The guild.
I’m also very exited they keep bringing you back on Criminal minds.. They should make you a regular. You and Kirstin have great on-screen chemistry.
I wish I could “get off my ass” and come meet you, but I live in Isreal, so that’s a bit of a problem ;P
Some day, I hope..
Hope to hear from you soon and good luck with your pilot and your writing,
Michal.
Alex Ferris said,
December 1, 2008 at 8:17 am
Hello Nicholas Brendon!
I feel weird just saying, Nick, or Nicki, or Nicholas.. Like we hang out and eat ice cream while exchanging pleasantries of goodness. Which we do not. As I do not know you personally. And you know that. And … now.. everyone else knows that… so… moving on.
I was excited to see you have a blog! I’ve been following you for a little while, a big fan of your work, and you just seem like a pretty damn fun guy. So, this is me, saying whats up Nicholas Brendon! How’s it hanging? Wanna hang out and eat ice cream and exchange pleasantries? Probably not! But that’s okay. Because you might be reading this so that’s enough for me. You’re basically my idle, as I’m starting to pursue my own acting career so, wish me luck. Maybe we’ll work together sometime. Drop me a line anytime.
-Alex
poppy said,
December 3, 2008 at 1:30 am
heya !
wow this is so cool! firstly LOVE BUFFY! ive seen the 1 2 3 series but there expensive ! just got two of them for my sisters birthday. . . . well she got them but i watched . they give her nightmares.
so heres the dealeo . .. im starting a project to collect ALL of the actors from buffy for her and my self. and i was wondering if theres any way i could get yours?
you know if your too busy im fine with that its just out of everyone your our favourite and the most aprouchable so far. and i just know it woud make her year! she would love it so much and i would mind a great deal. well id love it aswell . any hows if you read this and think “yes i can write my name on a picture for poppy and silky the dedicated fans of nick!” please tell me !
wishing you a swell day from ireland !
-poppy
SweetJ said,
December 4, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Hey Nick, Keep up the incendiary performances!
-poppy, I think the best way to get Nick’s autograph would be to go to one of the comic con conventions where(from what I have read) Nick usually frequents.
P.S It’s kinda weird that both of us are from Ireland right?
poppy said,
December 5, 2008 at 5:50 am
heya sweetJ,
thanks, are there many in ireland cos going to america=impossible.
ya thanks for the info any way,
oh cool, yeah ireland rocks.
Gloria said,
December 11, 2008 at 5:37 am
Hi Nick, this is my first time on your site and i just want to tell you how much you work means to me. Okay first of all, i love Buffy the Vampire slayer. I love your acting and wish you all the best on that, an i want to let you know that Buffy is really famous still in New Zealand which is were i live. Okay anyway down to the point of me thanking you from the bottom of my heart. I have lived with a severe speech impairment. I used to be so embarrassed to even talk in school and even at home. Kids at school didn’t talk to me because they thought i was weird because i never spoke. But thanks to you and seeing how you managed to get to were you are today, i stopped being afraid. I had always wanted to act but thought how can i act if i can’t talk, but i did it anyway. I started drama in my first year of high school, and everyone laughed when i said each word 3 times but i didn’t care. Because that is what i wanted to do. Now i am in my 3rd year in high school ( i’m 15. i think it is different from schooling over where you are ) and i’m still doing drama. My teachers have noticed a difference in me, i even did my class speech this year. My mum ( mom ) is so proud of me. I even auditioned for a part in a play. Sadly i didn’t get it, but i’m not giving up. So i want to thank you. So much really, my prayers are with you. Oh no i’m gonna cry heehee. Anyway, thanks so much. i just hope you read this. Thank you.
P. Hobbs said,
December 11, 2008 at 10:25 am
Nicky Brendon,
Just sitting here brain smashed from from first year law school midterm study and found your audio blog a refreshing change of pace as always. Loving the idea of the “melding” of two genres. You have done so well in the one that you mentioned so why not assume the other will follow suit? I do not envy you sitting your traffic forum for blogging…last time I was in LA, it took me 4 hours to get from Venice Beach to west Hollywood. Maybe that was more an issue of me being lost…
Keep up the blogging…if you haven’t noticed, we are all paying attention:). And, what is this “get off your asses and come out and meet me” shenanigans? There is a place for us stranger fans to come out and meet you that isn’t some once a year Buffy Comic Con type deal? (although I would LOVE to go to one of those). Since I never assume returned correspondence from you celebrity types:), I will just say keep up being the best of them, NEVER go back to waiting tables (I did it for 6 years) and thanks for showing reminding me that there is still talent and integrity in Hollywood.
Paul
Sandi said,
December 14, 2008 at 10:05 am
Hi,
I just found your blog, I am a bit slow. I do keep searching the internet to try and find what projects you are doing and if there is a chance to see you acting again. I missed the Criminal Minds thing-I was in california for awhile. San Diego actually-what is up with the fear of rain there or the warning for 1mph wind gusts? Then the people I was visiting were all concerned that their kids had their winter gear purchased? Is it an alternate universe there? I did find out that me walking around in a t-shirt made me stick out as an out of towner. When the first person commented, I finally looked around and saw that people were wearing jackets, sweaters and shivering. It was over 60 degrees out, I was warm. As Buffy would say, “he comes from Iowa, one of those places in the middle”. Is it true that New yorkers think there is New York then you take a plane to LA and you just cross a couple mountains. But there are no other cities or states in between?
Jeff C. said,
December 19, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Hi Nicholas,
I see you around from time to time. So the next time, I will introduce myself! I really like your blog and I sincerely wish you a great Christmas and more prosperity and happiness in 2009.
–Jeff
claire jones said,
December 20, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Hi Nicholas,
This is the first time I have written to you – so this is new to me the whole blogging thing. But just wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year all the way from London, UK.
All the best Claire xx
Sabrina said,
December 21, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Hi Nicholas,
This is the first time i have written to you. But very much enjoy reading hearing your audioblog entries. I just wanted to wish you happy holidays
sabrina qiao
Em said,
December 22, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Cryptic writing projects FTW.
So I’m a total posting n00b, but I gotta say, reading your blog gives me warm fuzzies.
Keep logging the screen time,
Em
Dawn said,
December 29, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Nick,
Make a nerd’s day. Be a guest at Dragon Con 2009-labor day weekend-in Atlanta, GA.
hoping you have a safe and happy New Year!
Dawn
Et. said,
January 6, 2009 at 7:15 am
Eyh!
It was cool to learn that you are writing some stuffs! I’m a Huge fan of your work as Xander, but I can’t wait to wait to see what you write! I’m sure it’s gonna be good!
I don’t know if television will like your project or not, and it would be a good thing if they do…cause I guess it means more money… But the internet way is way better… since you can do what you want and…since i’m in France and I won’t be able to see your show if it’s on TV!
Your blog is pretty cool … but this answering machine is driving you a little bit mad, ain’t it? Don’t beat it too hard though!
keep on the good work, thanks for what you did, and thanks in advance for what you’ll do!
See Ya!
Etienne
Samantha said,
January 13, 2009 at 6:25 am
A big hello from England !!
I don’t know if you actually read these or not ! but i just wanted too let you know that I’m a big fan of yours especially as Xander ! hope your doing well keep up the good work, i loved seeing you on criminal minds by the way, anyway big love and best wishes Sam xx
P.S are you ever going to be visiting England or Cornwall because it would be great too be able to meet you !!
Handsome said,
January 15, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Hey nicky!!!!!!!!! big fn of yours hey please give me a shout out my name is Handsome!!!! and yes it really is!!!!!!!!
Amanda said,
January 16, 2009 at 10:34 am
Hi,
Just waiting for the next updates.
Kara said,
January 28, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Love you, Nick. Hope to see more of your work soon!
Jeff Morris said,
January 29, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Nick, hi, jeff Morris here, remember the recent (evening meal place), yeah, kind wanted to briefly talk mention ‘business’ something with you. Know this may not reach you, despite this company may OR may NOT have a way to reach you directly, I don’t know; but I thought it was direct to you, (‘stupid me’ right). Will you be in the area again soon? See you (I hope).
Christine said,
February 6, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Hey Nick! I’ve followed some of your blog now, and wanted to actually leave a message. I’ve been a fan of you since Buffy first aired way back when (i know, it was a long time ago, and we won’t talk about it, or how old we are getting… ok im not that old but i thought saying “we” would make you feel better). Xander Harris, greatest character ever, and all thanks to you for portraying him.
Anywho, I’ve missed Criminal Minds. “what? you’re no fan!” you say? Well you know, throw me into a fiery hell (as opposed to, you know, the non-fiery ones). I’m sorry! I will try to see if i can find it in youtube.
Wishing you the best… and think you should come hang out in NYC sometime. Specifically in Queens. Specifically at my house. I dunno. Just a suggestion… I’m just sayin’….
Best wishes!
Sloopydrew said,
February 17, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I wish we could all be young again and do the Snoopy Dance.
amber moore said,
March 4, 2009 at 4:53 am
Hi, I just wanted to thank you for deciding to become an actor. My husband and I started watching Buffy when we first started dating in high school and he just bought me the whole series as well as Kitchen Confidential for our nine year wedding anniversary. He is in the army now and just left for Iraq so I was crushingly depressed, but I listened to your audioblog and feel somewhat better. I liked all of the actors on Buffy but you were always my and my husbands favorite, you have a comidic timing that can’t be duplicated. I hope to see you in a lot more things to come, have a stellar day.
Karin said,
March 9, 2009 at 11:48 pm
It might be nice to know not only what films and/or television shows you’ve been in.
Some might need to know what you…I don’t know…might be interested in…
Just puttin that out there…
Have a great…thingy…I dunno..whatever you wish…
I just hope the same for myself.
KB
Richie said,
March 19, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Keep up the good work and all that jazz.
Jenne said,
March 26, 2009 at 10:15 am
You’re lovely
I like being able to see you again on Criminal Minds. Keep up the good work – we luff you!
James Hodges said,
April 3, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Hey Nick!!!
Im a first time writer on your blog and i had like…no idea you did this!!! This is great, such a cool idiea. Its realy nice to see that your such a genuinly nice guy, they say you should never meet your heros because you could be dissiapointed, but i can tell if i ever met you i would be far from let down you seam so down to earth witch is so refreshing!!! i was wondering if you still talk to any of the old ‘Scoobies’ anymore and if there are any recent talks of a possible reunion of you guys in the form of a show or movie. P.S it makes ALL the difference being independant and not being bought off, i think independant is the way to go, like you said its more creative controle…make the show YOU whant to make man!!!
Morgan Johnson said,
May 15, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Hey I just found this site, I’m not sure how often you check it but I work at a coffeehouse in Ottawa and one of my coworkers told me you had been coming into one of the downtown locations while you are in the city working on a project. I tried many times to come in and say hi but it never worked out. I’m a huge Buffy fan and if you have a second I would love to be able to meet you!
Morgan
Patty said,
August 20, 2009 at 12:37 am
Ugh – we totally need to see you at more events so me and my friends can have a chance to meet you in person! I will TOTALLY get up off my ass to meet you any time…that would be something my ass would be very honored to get up for
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