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  • Writer: Amanda Riddell
    Amanda Riddell
  • Dec 29, 2024
  • 1 min read

Was spending all of this week worrying that I was going to get another phone call. Combined with the jail threats that were being bandied about before I presented my evidence that the Greens are messing with me, I was on high alert the entire time, and that's just wrong. I still think I'm going to end up being called again, even though I don't see why. - Like, right now, my focus isn't politics (and Chloe). I'm enjoying the break, and the opera is definitely coming along. My anxiety about whether I'm going to end up in jail is still really high, though, and it was adding insult to injury to wank today and see references to the idea of allowing me to make a budget version of Weeded Out so that they're not breaking their promise of a paying gig to their friends. That ship had sailed. No film: only my book. -


Giving points to the MPs definitely didn't help build relationships, but it totally gave me an opportunity to become a critic rather than just a reviewer. I hope that it is somewhat awkward to meet my eye and know that I'm scoring them.


Question Time's a public event: I'm a member of the public.

 
 
 

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Amanda Riddell
Amanda Riddell
Dec 29, 2024

As I've said, if the only way you can consider paying me is if I perform the role of Tina, then you're simply enabling the stereotype that trans people aren't substantial. If my reviews are pissing y'all off enough that I'm getting grief about it, then I'd say that suggests that I am capable of substance. If Michelle and Ingrid etc. want to make a budget version, they're more than welcome to licence the script legitimately and pursue that after the book comes out. I refuse to make Weeded Out, but others can if they play with a straight bat and negotiate fairly, validly and reasonably.

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Amanda Riddell
Amanda Riddell
Dec 29, 2024
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If you're wondering what 'fairly, validly and reasonably' looks like, this is it: 1. I receive an email, FB message or other form of communication that is explicitly discussing my IP and is completely clear that I am the rights holder. 2. This request leads to a IRL meeting in which we negotiate. If we're unable to come to terms that satisfy everyone, then either the project dies or we all regroup for another IRL meeting in which we discuss the thing further. 3. If all the parties can agree on the terms, then contracts are drawn up and signed. It's not rocket science; it's just showbiz!

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