by Daniel J. Travanti | Sep 9, 2014 | Correspondence
Dear Earnie, I don’t remember whose idea it was that we room together in Connover Kronsage at UW Madison, but I do remember why I admired you from our high school days in Kenosha. You were a boy of uncommon grace and determination. Ambitious people can...
by Daniel J. Travanti | Apr 12, 2005 | Correspondence
Dear Mary, To continue. Not that Hollywood is fine. The traffic is unmoving. It moves you, to wonder why. Why do so many put up with inadequate roadways? More cars than any other nation. Yes, the U.S. is first, California is second. And the...
by Daniel J. Travanti | Feb 23, 2005 | Correspondence
Dear Nancy, Over twelve years ago, an agent had a compilation tape of my film work. I couldn’t look at it. I stashed it. It surfaced last year, out of the lake of flotsam and jetsam after ten years in this house. I could barely watch. Snippets...
by Daniel J. Travanti | Oct 20, 2004 | Correspondence
Dear Eileen, I love and respect you. And I shall always be grateful for our friendship and our collaboration. As you have told me, “Old Wicked Songs” helped you a bit in a time of need. Me, too. Your board are an impressive band of believers:...
by Daniel J. Travanti | Jan 1, 2000 | Correspondence
(Letter to Sybil Trubin, Santa Monica, California 1/1/02) Sybilla—the food boobs think oil and butter are foods, but the staff are sweet, affectionate and efficient. Too much smoke escapes the designated ashtray areas, but the excursions are informative and...
by Daniel J. Travanti | Feb 19, 1998 | Correspondence
Dear Tim, I’m relieved to hear. You’re a better man that I am, Gunga Din. I pray your nightmare is over. Have you written about it? I find it helps. You’d know best. “The Aspern Papers” was an unpleasant experience, though my own fault. Bill...
