Merrill Markoe
Merrill Markoe
Merrill Markoe is an American author, television writer, and sometime standup comedian...
ProfessionScreenwriter
Date of Birth13 August 1948
people phrases incredibles
The phrase "singular incredible life" seems to me that it applies more appropriately to Jane Goodall or David Attenborough, people I regard with awe and who stand for great humanism and knowledge.
country opportunity facts
No one would argue against the fact that L.A. leads the country in opportunities for being hip and pretentious.
men listening answers
Conversely, beware the man who does nothing but ask you questions about yourself and offers no information about himself. Not only is he keeping you at bay, he is probably not listening to your answers.
thinking people currency
I think people figure out early in their lives what currency they can work in.
grateful way fortunate
I am deeply grateful for the life I do have. In many ways, I am very fortunate.
morning coffee believe
Here’s what I learned: First thing in the morning, before I have drowned myself in coffee, while I still have that sleepy brain I used to believe was useless — that is the best brain for creative writing. Words come pouring out easily while my head still feels as if it is full of ground fog, wrapped in flannel and gauze, and surrounded by a hive of humming, velvety sleep bees.
men firsts first-date
Beware the man who doesn't ask you any questions about yourself on your first date.
dog sadness ceilings
I sometimes look into the face of my dog Stan and see a wistful sadness and existential angst, when all he is actually doing is slowly scanning the ceiling for flies.