I wanted a chance to put my two cents in. Casting Mark Feuerstein as opposed to Martin Short as the studio executive makes a big difference. You don't really analyze what you do - you just do what you're able to do, and if you stick around long enough, then maybe you'll start your own category or you'll fit into a category. If you do this kind of material you're going to have trouble your whole life, because you're ten feet above the audience. You just do what you know.
Some people are right in the mainstream from the get-go.
The idea of something or somebody that is going to sit on your shoulder and guide you through this stuff. It's so romantic and, obviously, it's such an important part of the history of creativity, this idea of a creative guardian angel. The movie certainly tells you that it's really in your own head if you believe that it's true. I just always liked that idea that there was an outside party that could contribute to the success of a creative project. It's also the idea that Hollywood will embrace anybody and do it quickly.