How Long Gone 788 . - David Owen
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Apr 9, 2025 David Owen, co-founder of IDEA Books with his wife Angela, shares captivating tales from early internet days in London. He discusses a memorable menswear street fight at UNIQLO and his unique take on how AI, like Chat GPT, aids in scriptwriting. Owen recounts amusing celebrity encounters, including a story about Robert Pattinson visiting their shop. Their conversation ranges from reflections on music, specifically TOOL, to the quirks of his father's cricket viewing. The humorous insights make for an engaging and entertaining listen.
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Twitter Sumo Fight at Uniqlo
- Two Twitter personalities had a bizarre sumo-style fight outside Uniqlo in San Francisco.
- They seemed inexperienced, mimicking fighting with no punches thrown, creating a funny scene.
AI as Creative Writing Partner
- David Owen uses ChatGPT as a creative writing assistant and fact checker for screenplays.
- It helps him move through research and scripting faster while refining his ideas.
Apocalyptic Russian Mob Screenplay
- David's screenplay features Russian sleeper homeless cells in LA rising up with an explosive finale at Griffith Park.
- He researched rocket sizes and local geography for realistic details in his apocalyptic script.