The part of Bobby was another we had difficulty with until John Paulsen came to a late casting session. I'd originally pictured an older actor for this pivotal role, but John impressed me so much I offered him the role on the spot. Men in Scoring Position was as independent as independent gets, which means it was a family affair- the production office was in my Seattle home, and my two young children came to the set on days when I couldn't get a sitter. It was edited by Robert Ferretti, the godson of my grandmother's sister, and produced by my girlfriend, Susan Genard. One of the featured roles stars my daughter, some of the scenes were filmed at my house, and the financing came partially from my parents.
Some people wait until they're financially secure to have children.
And then there are those who are guided by intuition-the reckless ones who thrive on the electricity that dancing with fate generates. They love the sense of adventure they feel when they take risks, when they have to guess at the wonders they'll discover as they conquer each new peak. They typically don't work 9 to 5, they don't buy enough insurance, and they don't storyboard their lives. They're a little too trusting, maybe even naive, sometimes. But these people make beautiful babies, too, who just as often grow into happy, successful adults.