Youre Amazing, Tom-Neil Bartram

[00:00.684]Alvin [00:00.846]You should have told me about that. [00:01.572]Thomas [00:01.707]Alvin never would have understood. [00:02.677]Alvin [00:02.830]Yes i would. [00:03.582]Thomas [00:03.719]I had too much coming at me. [00:04.724]Alvin [00:04.892]You should have said something. [00:05.690]Thomas [00:05.836]I couldn't work. I couldn't write. I had to streamline my personal life. [00:09.369](alvin selects a story and reads.) [00:09.787] [00:10.879]Alvin [00:11.046]Money and prizes. [00:12.274]A story about thomas. [00:14.432]Having streamlined his personal life, [00:17.411]Thomas was able to focus on more important matters. [00:19.612] [00:19.943]Thomas [00:20.097]But as much as i tried to focus, there was always this voice in my head - [00:23.693]Alvin's patient, supportive and aggravating voice. [00:28.080]Alvin [00:28.306]Another award’ You are so talented, tom. [00:32.580](thomas addresses an award ceremony audience.) [00:32.843] [00:33.186]Thomas [00:33.389]Thank you so much for this. I’m flattered but completely at a loss as to why you’ve chosen me. [00:38.603]Alvin [00:38.840]You’re amazing, tom. [00:41.475]And to prove it [00:42.210]They’re throwing this big fancy do [00:45.486]For you. [00:46.741] [00:47.407]You’re amazing, tom. [00:49.439]If i’d known about this [00:50.467]I’d have been there today. [00:53.362]Well, anyway. [00:54.894] [00:55.386]I’m sure you have no time to call. [00:57.349]I know that your schedule’s tight. [00:59.243]You’re probably needed at signings and parties. [01:01.475]C’mon, i’m your pal, it’s all right. [01:03.315] [01:03.543]You’re amazing, tom. [01:04.833] [01:05.119]Thomas [01:05.394]I'm frequently asked, "where do your stories come from’" i don't know. [01:11.064]All i know is there's got to be thousands of stories in this head of mine just waiting for me to pick [01:16.152]One and write it down. [01:18.074] [01:19.023]Alvin [01:19.254]You’re amazing, tom. [01:20.974]You’re everything i always knew you could be. [01:24.566]Times three. [01:25.988] [01:26.933]Thomas [01:27.088]But it's lonely work. Just me and the blank page. [01:30.640] [01:30.976]Alvin [01:31.125]You’re amazing, tom. [01:32.847]And to think that you made it here [01:34.358]All on your own. [01:36.601]Well, who’d have known’ [01:37.890] [01:38.672]Your writing has passion and skill [01:40.724]While others are churning out fluff. [01:42.563]It’s easy to pander to low expectations, [01:44.810]But quality stories are tough. [01:46.258] [01:46.434]Thomas [01:46.768]And the indescribable feeling of writing those first few words knowing [01:51.317]I'm on my way to changing people’s lives. [01:53.716] [01:54.157]Alvin [01:54.307]What you do is important. [01:56.193]What you do is an art. [01:57.883]What you’re doing is feeding your readers [02:00.408]Ideas with heart. [02:01.534] [02:02.008]Let’s admit it, you’re making [02:03.359]The planet a happier place. [02:05.942]It’s because of the minds you are saving [02:07.454]That someone is waving [02:08.535]Another award in your face. [02:10.461]You’re amazing, tom. [02:11.877] [02:12.196]Thomas [02:12.388]Every one of my stories - the butterfly, the marvelous mystical bookstore, [02:17.707]The memory robe, even the incredibly popular mrs. Remington's hallowe'en - [02:21.627]Every one was up here just waiting for me to set it free. [02:25.146] [02:25.445]Alvin [02:25.608]You’re amazing, tom. The result of the choices you made is success. [02:30.490] [02:31.830]I guess. [02:32.988] [02:33.939]You’re amazing, tom. [02:36.035]It’s hard when you have to leave [02:37.141]Some things behind. [02:40.127]Well never mind. [02:41.397] [02:41.951]Some people march in parades. [02:43.837]While others just watch them go by. [02:45.383] [02:45.754]Thomas [02:45.912]Of course, i can't leave the stage without a few thank-yous. [02:48.779]Alvin [02:48.969]So soak up the praise and enjoy the ovation. [02:51.055]Thomas [02:51.208]My publisher. [02:52.275]Alvin [02:52.474]Though nobody special will share your elation. [02:55.347]Thomas [02:55.530]My agent. [02:56.467]Alvin [02:56.664]Money and prizes are fine consolation [02:59.069]And tangibly indicate why... [03:01.003]Thomas [03:01.169]And the single most important person in all of this. The one who buys my book. [03:09.580] [03:10.876]Alvin [03:11.040]... You’re amazing, tom. [03:15.884](thomas confronts alvin.) [03:16.311] [03:18.758]Thomas [03:18.934]It’s elusive, alvin. [03:20.565]It’s like angels in the snow. [03:22.663]Turn your back and there they go.