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February 07, 2005
and now for something completely different
Seven days ago, the only thing I could think about was my cat. We didn't know what was wrong with him, we didn't know how to treat him, and we didn't even know if he'd ever recover.
He spent the entire day with his vet, and I spent the entire day wondering . . . well, if you read WWdN for the last week, you know.
In a tangible example of "life must go on," I had an audition on Monday afternoon of last week. Though I felt like I'd rather just stay home and stare at the phone, the call was for a producer's session on a fantastic show that I love, so I called on all my acting experience, temporarily set my worries aside, and drove to the studio.
It was 4:30 when I got there, and the skies were getting stormy. I had to park at the bottom of a hill, and walked to the gate through a bitterly cold wind. On the way up the hill, a twentyish girl driving a Prius pulled up next to me and shouted across her passenger seat, "Excuse me! Are they making us all park in that lot down there?"
I wanted to reply, "No, I'm just walking all the way up this damn hill in the freezing cold because I want the exercise and possible pneumonia." But she was cute, and she smiled at me. So I said, "Yeah, I think so," and kept walking.
She thanked me and backed down the hill into the lot.
When I got to the guard shack, I was breathing heavily. I couldn't help but think of Sketch as I told the guard where I was going.
"What's your name?" The guard said.
"Wil Wheaton."
He scanned down a long list of names, found mine, and crossed it off.
"Do you know where you're going?" He said.
"I haven't been here in a long time," I said. A year ago, I would have felt weird saying that, but the familiar feeling of angst wasn't there. "My priorities have changed." I thought.
He gave me directions to the other side of the lot. A short walk later, I signed in below someone named "Dane," and took a seat. The waiting room was little more than a long and narrow hallway with chairs lining both sides, reducing the walkway to about ten inches wide. In an alcove at the end of the hallway, a copy machine duplicated scripts with a familiar ka-chunk! whirr ka-chunk!
The cute girl turned heads as she walked in. "That hill is murder in heels," she said to me.
"I'm glad I wore my Converse," I said.
"Sure, rub it in." She said, coyly.
"Is she flirting with me?" I think that this is a universal truth: no matter how stupid in love a guy is with his wife (and we all know how stupid in love I am with Anne) when a cute girl flirts with you, it makes you feel good, like you've still got something worth flirting with. I said nothing and blushed.
A very young casting assistant came out of the office and looked down the sign-in sheet.
"Are you Dane?" He said to me.
I almost laughed out loud. "No. No I'm not." I said.
"Who are you?" He said.
It was one of those moments where time comes to a complete halt, and a thousand things race through your mind:
"Who am I? I'm the guy who's been acting longer than you've been breathing, kid."
"I am Sparticus!"
"Are you serious?"
"Ah, this is my place, and I've just been put in it."
I heard the distant ka-chunk! whirr ka-chunk! of the copy machine, and I knew that time would soon be returning to its normal passage. I didn't feel insulted, or embarrassed, or anything unpleasant. "Am I offended? Should I be offended? Where's that Prove To Everyone voice? Where's that Voice of Self Doubt? They live for this sort of thing . . . Huh. That's weird. I'm not offended. I'm actually amused. Yeah, this is funny!"
"I'm Wil Wheaton." I said with a grin.
He looked down at the list. "Oh, here you are! Okay, Will. Did you bring a picture?"
I haven't needed to bring a picture to auditions for about a decade, but I didn't tell him that.
"I did not," I said, "But I can have my manager send you one if you need it."
"Oh, it's not a big deal. They just like me to ask." He smiled warmly. "Oh! The script describes this guy as 'a real eager beaver', but the producers don't want you to play it that way. They want you to make it a little more dark."
"Thanks for the heads-up," I said.
"No problem. You're on deck, right after Dane." He lowered his voice and added, conspiratorially,"if I can find him." He walked down the hallway, found Dane, and took him into the room.
"Nice kid," I thought. Immediately followed by, "I can't believe I'm thinking of a twenty year-old as a kid. I am so . . . old? Lame? Both? Yeah, both. Ha."
I sat back down, and looked at my sides. The scenes were short, and I was already off book, but it just felt wrong to not look at them, especially with this new information about the character. This show is very well-written, so making the adjustment from Eager Beaver to Dark Beaver was simple. I just made up a slightly different backstory and gave myself a different "want" in both scenes (In most scripts there's usually a character who wants something, and another character who helps him or stands in his way. The drama or comedy comes from their interaction) It's much more fun to be dark than it is to be eager, anyway, and I had a lot of real life Darkness in my life to draw upon last Monday.
Dane came out, I went in, and I did my thing. I was dark and scary. The producer told me to adjust a little bit less dark, so I did, and read the scenes again.
Everyone in the room was extremely kind and gracious, which I didn't expect . . . I mean, this show is so popular, people are practically stepping over the corpses of their competition just for a chance at auditioning . . . but everyone there made me feel comfortable, welcome, and like they respected the effort. "Whether I book this job or not," I thought, "I won't take this for granted. These people are a class act."
The one hundred percent honest truth? I had fun. I had a fucking metric assload of fun reaching into this character's soul and pulling him out of my guts. Remember when I wrote about how you're not supposed to give a shit? Well, a gave a lot of shits, but I didn't feel like it was life-or-death to nail this. I honestly had so much more on my mind, I just went up there, did my thing, and thought, "Well, here's my take on this guy. Hope you like it."
"Thanks for coming in, Wil," one of the producers said to me, "you did a really nice job."
Usually, "really nice" is Hollywood code for "do not darken my door ever again," but there was a sincerity in his voice, and he didn't have to say anything . . .
"Thank you," I said with a smile. I wanted to add, "I love your show, my kids love your show, and I appreciate the opportunity to read for you," but I kept my big mouth shut and stuck to The Plan: Well, here's my take on this guy. Hope you like it. I walked out of the room, and dropped my sides in the first recycling bin I saw. It's a post-audition ritual: my way of letting go, because at that point, it's totally out of my hands anyway.
"Careful when you walk back down the hill." I said to the pretty girl as I passed her.
"Are you kidding me?" She tapped one of her heels with her fingertips. "These fuckers are coming off as soon as I get out of there!" She laughed. She struck me as one of those rare women, like my wife, who call her shoes "these fuckers" and drink beer, and watch the playoffs, and are entirely charming and beautiful. We're lucky to have them in our lives.
I laughed with her. "Break a leg."
I walked out of the building, and into a strong wind. The sun was setting, and the building, white when I entered, was pink. Reflected in its windows, golden clouds raced from West to East across the deepening blue sky toward the impending night.
I walked quickly back to my car, and drove to my meeting at ACME in Hollywood. The clock in my car read 5:21. Anne had picked Sketch up at 5, so I called her to check on him. When she didn't answer, I feared the worst.
"I'm on my way to ACME," I told her voice mail. "Call me as soon as you get the message and let me know how Sketch is. I love you."
Ten minutes went by. I called again and left a similar message. Five minutes after that, I called Ryan at our house.
Me:"Is mom home?"
Ryan: "No. She's with Nolan."
Me: "Is she getting Sketch?"
Ryan: "Yeah."
Me: "Tell her to call me when she gets home if she hasn't talked to me already, okay?"
Ryan: "Okay."
Me: "Thanks. I love you."
Ryan: *click*
He's fifteen and doesn't say "I love you" very often, but that's okay. I know he does.
The sunset, off to my right, was particularly beautiful as I crawled down the 5 in rush hour traffic. The storm clouds were heaviest behind me and to my left. Normally, I'd take time to enjoy the juxtaposition, but while I'd been focusing on my audition, lots of worry about my kitty had backed up, and now it was coming out.
"Should I blow off going to ACME and head home? Yes. Yes, I really should go home. I'll go East on the 134 in six miles, and just go home."
For the next several minutes, I looked at my phone over and over again, certain that I was going to miss the call, equally certain that when the call came, it would be Anne's voice, bravely trying to stay steady, while she gave me The News.
"Oh god. What am I going to do? What am I going to do if he has to be put to sleep? This isn't fair! He was fine on Friday morning! Why is this —"
My cell rang.
It was Anne. "How did your audition go?"
"Fine. How's Sketch?"
"Please say he's okay."
"He's not doing well, Wil. His breathing is really heavy, and his eyes look scared. I wish we had known to get his ultrasound yesterday." I could hear the fear and worry in her voice. She was doing her best to keep it together for me. She's incredible, my wife.
I drew a deep breath and felt a strong wave of grief and worry shudder through my body. I didn't know it, but I would get very intimate with this feeling over the next seven days.
"Should I just come home?" I said.
"It's not going to make a difference. I'll call you if anything changes."
"Okay," I said. "I should be home around nine. Take care of my fat guy."
"I will," she said. "When do you think you'll hear about your audition?"
"Well, I think it works pretty soon, so maybe tomorrow or Wednesday, I guess."
My phone chirped twice: call waiting.
"I have another call. It's Chris [my manager]."
"Maybe you got the job," she said.
"I don't know. I'll call you when I know what's up."
Chirp! Chirp!
"I gotta go. Give Sketch some love for me. I love you."
"I will. I love you too," she said.
I clicked over. Chris wanted to know how the audition went. I told him about it, and about Sketch.
"I hope your cat gets better," he said. "I'll call you as soon as I know anything from casting."
"Okay. Thanks."
I went to ACME, even though I really felt like I should have been home. I got back shortly after nine, and ran into my bedrooom. Sketch was on my floor, looking like each breath would be his last. I opened my mouth to tell him I love him, and sobs came out instead. I cried myself to sleep while he struggled to stay alive on my bedroom floor, and took him to the vet the following morning. On the way home, I got a call from my manager.
"How's your cat doing?" He said.
I told him, and we spent a few minutes talking about animals and what they mean to us. Most managers have earned their stereotypical image as Armani suit wearing ponytails who end every conversation with ciao! but Chris is antithetical to That Guy. More often than not, I call to talk about an audition, or ask a question about something work-related, and we end up talking about our kids. It's fairly common for me to call him, end up talking about report cards, and have to call him back to ask about the project I'd called about in the first place.
"Well, not to abruptly shift to business, but how tall are you?" He said.
"How tall do they want me to be?" I said.
"Seriously. How tall are you?"
I told him, and pointed out that it's pretty easy to make me one or two inches taller with the right shoes.
"Hey, if you put me in really funky shoes, like James Brown shoes, I could even be four or five inches taller."
He laughed, but I laughed way too hard and way too long for the joke. Now that we knew what was wrong with Sketch, and how to treat him, I laughed more out of relief than anything else.
"Why do they want to know how tall I am? Am I going to lose another role because of the way I look?"
"Quite the opposite," he said. "You made a great impression up there yesterday. They like you so much, they're considering you for a different role in the show."
"Really?! What role?"
"Well, that depends on how tall you are. Let me call them back, and I'll call you when I know something."
I hung up, and I didn't think about the audition again until later that night at ACME.
After we'd been pitching material for about an hour, a friend of mine sat next to me and said, "Are you okay?"
I told her about Sketch. "I'm emotionally exhausted right now."
"I understand," she said. "I'm really sorry."
"Thank you," I said. We talked a little bit about work, and I told her about the audition.
"Oh my crap!" She said, "You're totally going to book it. I just know it."
(This is something that actors always say to each other. If my friend Greg auditions for a wasabi commercial, and he's the only 30ish white guy in there among a hundred Sumo wrestlers, I am bound by the actor's code to tell him, "Dude. You're totally going to book it. I just know it.")
"Well, we'll see." I said.
I watched a lot of really funny sketches (especially Ethan's — we're lucky Travis doesn't grade on too steep a curve), put up a mildly amusing one of my own, and raced home so I could sit up most of the night worrying about my fat little guy.
Early Wednesday morning, I spoke with Sketch's vet: he was improving. I spent the morning working on my Onion column, and did some re-writing of my mildly funny ACME sketch. Around eleven or so, the phone rang. I felt the too-familiar surge of adrenaline before I saw the caller ID. It was my manager.
"Hello?"
"Wil? It's Chris."
"What's up?" I said.
"How's Sketch doing?" He said.
"His vet says he's getting better."
"How are you doing?"
"We're not out of the woods yet, but at least I can see the path."
"Okay . . . so how are you doing?"
"I don't know, Chris," I said. "Okay, I guess."
"I understand." He paused, we both shifted gears. "Well, I heard from casting."
"Oh?"
"You won't get the official offer until later today, or maybe tomorrow, but they wanted you to know that you're going to get the job."
I sat up in my chair.
"What?! Really?!"
"Yes. It turns out that you are exactly the right height. You're playing a homeless guy who . . . let me read it to you . . . 'has been talking to the voices in his head for years, but has just recently started talking to them out loud. He's a suspect in the murder.'"
I jumped out of my chair. "Wait. Did I get a bigger role because of my acting?"
I could hear the smile in his voice. "I think you did. They wanted you to have something more challenging and complex to do."
I did a little dance in my living room, where I run back and forth and shake my thing. Riley saw me, and ran across the house to my side. She didn't know why I was excited, but she danced with me anyway before she got really interested in chasing her tail. She's good like that.
"Chris, this is . . . this is just . . . holy crap!" The reality of this job was sinking in. "For years I've been told, 'you were the best actor but . . .' and 'we loved your acting, but . . .' this is just so cool! Can I blog about it?"
"Well, until we get the official offer, you can tell your friends and family, but you shouldn't put it on your blog just yet," he said. "And starting right now, they don't want you to shave, so you look good and scruffy. Can you grow a beard?"
"Uh . . . in some spots, I can grow a beard . . . ish . . . thing." I said.
He laughed. "Just do your best."
"It's all I can do," I said. "Chris, I can't believe this. I think this is the first time in years you've gotten to call and tell me that I actually booked a job!"
"Congratulations, Wil," he said. "I'll talk to you later."
I hung up the phone, and that's when it really hit me:
I'm going to be on CSI.
I have said it out loud to my friends and family, and even though I just wrote it down, it still feels surreal.
Holy shit, I'm going to be on CSI!
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Way to go, Wil!
And it is so good to hear that Sketch is doing better!
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at February 7, 2005 10:53 PM
That's awesome news, Wil. Hope you have a great time on the set!
Posted by: Chuck at February 7, 2005 10:58 PM
w00t!
Loves me some CSI (please tell me it's the Vegas show). That's great! Can't wait to see it. Congrats.
And still sending Kitty Mojo™.
Posted by: AmyO at February 7, 2005 11:00 PM
Wil.....damn. That's so cool. And it gives me a reason to watch t.v for the first time in 4 years.
Break a leg.
Bob
Posted by: CIO at February 7, 2005 11:01 PM
Holy shit! You're going to be on CSI!! I'm going to have to make sure I watch it *now* ;) Wow, all this and a happier kitty... *beams*
Posted by: Jodie at February 7, 2005 11:02 PM
First of all, I'm glad to hear the poor kitty is improving. Just keep it up :)
And now onto the gushing:
CSI?!?!? Not Miami or NY, but the real thing?
Dude, I want pictures of the set. Come on, hook a sister up. This would get me some serious cred at work. I'll hang them right next to my autographed Dr. Henry Lee ruler. You know I will.
Seriously, I am bouncing off the walls on your behalf right now and it's not just because I want you to nick Grissom's fetal pig for me.
Posted by: Astra at February 7, 2005 11:06 PM
That's awesome!
Congrats! Loved the poker sketch at Acme, btw... :)
And I hope Sketch gets better.
Posted by: alan at February 7, 2005 11:09 PM
Way to go! I've never watched it, but I will now. Glad Sketch is doing well, too.
Posted by: Jason at February 7, 2005 11:09 PM
*cheers for Wil*
Sorry, hi--first time commenter. :) OHPLEASEOHPLEASEOHPLEASEOHPLEASE let us know which CSI and when it's going to air... I'll actually break down and watch it just to see you. ;)
*love to Sketch*
Posted by: smirkingpunk at February 7, 2005 11:11 PM
Congratulations!!! That's awesome!! I'm so happy to hear the great news. =) I hope that Sketch is doing alright, too. Pets have always been like family members to me, too.
Posted by: Laura at February 7, 2005 11:28 PM
Too.
Damn.
Cool.
My whole household is into CSI - even the cats. You'll have to let us all know when it airs.
The Mighty Fatcat of the West is doing better (huzzah! go Sketch!) and now a booking on CSfuckingI - sounds like Wil Wheaton could be having the best week ever....
Guinness cheers to you and Sketch.
Posted by: Red at February 7, 2005 11:33 PM
Congratulations, Wil! A nervous, tense week followed by two encouraging pieces of good news, Sketch and CSI... you derserve it! We all know that you don't need lots of other people to book you to validate the fact that you're a good actor... but it never hurts, does it? :-)
Posted by: VineyardDawg at February 7, 2005 11:36 PM
rock on, Wil! you'll definitely have to let us know when the episode airs.
oh, and my dog, my rabbit and me are all still sending canine/lapine/monkey mojo for Sketch...
Posted by: Chris the Tiki Guy at February 7, 2005 11:44 PM
Congrats you! :)
Posted by: Clay at February 7, 2005 11:46 PM
I've had my fingers and toes crossed for Sketch, and am giving my dog (whoops, two now) lots of love because I think sharing love with animals is good for all animals.
And congratulations on the job. I saw Stand By Me when it first came out, and you impressed me then, and *mostly*, you've impressed me since, regardless of publicity. But I'm not a casting agent.
Posted by: MaryMactavish at February 7, 2005 11:47 PM
Well, it's my first time posting here, but I had just had to say big time congrats Wil! And here's hoping it leads to even bigger and better things, you certainly deserve it!
And glad to hear sketch is doing better, me and my daughter and sending much mojo sketch's way
Cheers mate!
Posted by: Genesyn at February 7, 2005 11:48 PM
Holy fucking crap Wil! I turn my back for five minutes and you've landed a role! Good work fella!
I'm owed some big-time cat karma since mine died last year. Transferring it to the Wheaton household.
Posted by: Scaryduck at February 7, 2005 11:51 PM
Great job man! Just to bump what everyone else has said make sure to tell us what episode, I am an advid fan (I was kinda guessing CSI by the way you were sorta giving details) and I can't wait to see you there :)
Posted by: TheShadowx at February 7, 2005 11:56 PM
Wil booked CSI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kick' ass!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: girlie jones at February 7, 2005 11:58 PM
FUCK! YEAH!
*cross-country high five*
Dude! This is so awesome! I KNEW something would drop for you, and now it has! This so ROCKS! Now we can SEE you instead of just hearing you on TV! It's about damn time Hollywood got its head out of its ass and booked you!
Good job, Uncle Willie! \m/
Posted by: Eric in PA at February 7, 2005 11:59 PM
Congratulations on the part, I love CSI as well.
I Sketch gets well soon, I know how hard it is when you're worrying about a pet you love.
Stephen
Posted by: stephenbooth_uk at February 8, 2005 12:00 AM
Wil...
You. Are. The. Man!
No, seriously... you need to friggin' post every single specific about you being on CSI, so I can go to my dad's house and watch it.
Multiple huzzahs to Sketch... we're still sending out much mojo!
Now I'm excited... can't wait to watch...!
Posted by: Amber at February 8, 2005 12:06 AM
GO TEAM WHEATON!
Posted by: PastPerfestGOON at February 8, 2005 12:10 AM
GO TEAM WHEATON!
Posted by: PastPerfestGOON at February 8, 2005 12:10 AM
Wow!
Wil, Congratulations! CSI is one of my favorite shows, I can't say how excited I am that you will be on! When you described the popularity of the show, and the auditors as a class act, it's funny, but the back of my mind went "CSI", and I well yeah...awesome.
Posted by: EvilPhoenix at February 8, 2005 12:10 AM
Way to go Wil - you rock Dude. Can't wait to see the show, we're big CSI fans, although we're in the UK so I guess we'll have to wait a little longer to see it - but hey it'll be worth it! Congratulations ;-)
Good news about Sketch too - pleased for you.
Posted by: Tonto at February 8, 2005 12:13 AM
Beautiful entry. I usually read these from the LJ feed, but I had to comment. First, congratulations on the booking! Break a leg!
Second, may your fat cat recover, or at least be relieved of pain. Hang in there, I know how scary it can be to have a beloved kitty so very sick.
Posted by: Calico at February 8, 2005 12:15 AM
Congratulations Wil!!
I've been reading your site for over a year now, even bought your book "Just a Geek", and this is the best news you've shared with us for some time. :-)
Don't forget to let us know what the episode is called, I'll be watching out for it.
*Note to Sketch.....sending you kitty mojo from the land downunder.
Posted by: BSeanD at February 8, 2005 12:23 AM
Congratulations Wil!!
I've been reading your site for over a year now, even bought your book "Just a Geek", and this is the best news you've shared with us for some time. :-)
*Note to Sketch.....sending you kitty mojo from the land downunder.
Posted by: BSeanD at February 8, 2005 12:25 AM
At first I just scrolled past this entry thinking "Wow, this better be good, cause I prolly won't read it all if it's not..." Wow, just wow. I couldn't stop reading after a while. First of all a freaking huge congratulations on the booking. And secondly, thanks a ton for a great read!
Watching your pets grow old is never easy, they are so much a member of the family. No one wants to outlast their family. You and your family (especially the fat ones) are in my thoughts. I wish you all the best.
Posted by: liana at February 8, 2005 12:26 AM
First of all, my best to Sketch. I hope he gets better soon.
Secondly, this is fantastic news. Cheers from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Posted by: Skywalker at February 8, 2005 12:27 AM
Congrats WIl! I'm sooo happy for you! I hope your Sketch gets well soon hugs and kisses to him!
-Cat
Posted by: cat at February 8, 2005 12:29 AM
Congratulations! I've recently become addicted to CSI and it's so awesome that you're going to be on it! You deserve it! :)
Sketch is in my thoughts.
at February 8, 2005 12:31 AM
Anyone who has ever auditioned for anything will be overjoyed for you. Anyone who has ever been found "too . . ." for a part will be doubly overjoyed.
Kinda gives ya a sense a' validation, don't it? To get the gig for the *right* reason?
Cheering for actors, writers and their cats beats hell out of watching sports, is what I say.
Posted by: clydesdale at February 8, 2005 12:31 AM
Oh Wil. (A) This is beautiful. Keep writing, willya? (B) OMG, CONGRATULATIONS! I haven't tuned in to CSI before because I have a little problem with my Law & Order addiction -- but I will now. (C) "Dark Beaver" and "Wait. Did I get a bigger role because of my acting?" made me laugh out loud. Rock on, W.
Posted by: Jen Z at February 8, 2005 12:40 AM
Yay! I can't wait to see it! Congratulations, Wil. I'm so happy for you.
And I'm doubly happy that Sketch keeps getting better. Very good news all around.
Posted by: Eco-Emancipator at February 8, 2005 12:52 AM
Congrats Wil!!
That's so awesome. And CSI! I love that show!
And so glad to hear Sketch has been improving, too, that's gotta be great.
Can't wait to read about how filming goes!!
Posted by: Thorn at February 8, 2005 01:01 AM
I don't usually watch CSI... but i'm SO excited! Yay for you! I'm extremely, extremely happy for you- and Sketch!
Posted by: llikevol at February 8, 2005 01:15 AM
Oh wow. WOW! I feel like I just won the lottery instead of you, Wil! So excited for you I went and registered an account at 4:30 a.m. just so I could say CONGRATULATIONS! :)
Love the way you wrote this up, too -- and so glad Sketch is doing well!
Posted by: Shannon Noelle at February 8, 2005 01:30 AM
Congradulations Wil! This is just the kind of news I knew you would be hearing soon because you do have amazing talent. When will this air? When do you start shooting? I truly am so happy for you. Enjoy every minute of this, you deserve it. See, your passion for the work, smarts, and persistance have paid off. :) Its 4:30am here on the East Coast, and I am smiling for you. WAY TO GO WIL!
Posted by: Quincey at February 8, 2005 01:30 AM
Bloody hell! Thats fantastic news!!!!
I looooooooooooove that show! Congratulations! :)
Posted by: hev244 at February 8, 2005 01:49 AM
AWESOME!! WTG Wil! I can't wait to tell my wife! She'll be very excited!
I'm sure the voices in your head will be quite pleased to get some vocal attention :) Good job!
at February 8, 2005 01:53 AM
oh yeah, that's only just a little rockin...
sarcasm cleanup on aisle 12
(congradulations!!!)
Posted by: Eric/Fyre at February 8, 2005 02:09 AM
w00t uncle willy!!
congratulations
I'm happy and sad at the same time for you!!It's situations like these that make me think maybe there is a little something to that "balance in the universe" thing (hhmm ponders thought and scratches chin while looking out the window thoughtfully, hey my neighbor needs to get a bigger bathrobe, oh god eye contact look away! look away!)
Go squeeze your fat cat for me, I also have a fat cat and there is no grater joy then a kitty squeeze.
Break a leg!! Can't wait to watch!
at February 8, 2005 02:12 AM
CSI huh? Can you try to work in a private joke about Star Trek - maybe pick a bit character and work it into your mad mumblings or something? You'd so set fandom alight, especially if it was incredibly obscure and we only knew to look for it because of the blog post. That would be, like, so awesome.
Oh, and tough break about the cat. Animals die, it's an animal thing. Every pet I've ever had that has died has done so quickly, an in a fairly dignified manner. But I tell you what, if the cat goes, I'll tip out a half-glass of wine in respect for the dead next time I'm feeling philosophical.
-MP
Posted by: MelbournePhilosopher at February 8, 2005 02:35 AM
Dude. Just so proud.
Congrats and well done. Look forward to tuning in to your beard. :-)
Posted by: jj at February 8, 2005 02:57 AM
I could not sleep, so I got up, turned on the computer and thought I would see what was new with you. Glad I did! CSI is one of the best things you could have landed. I am a taxi driver in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the topic in my cab tomorrow will be about CSI and how great it will be to see you on it. Hope your not the killer, so you can become a regular on the show. I can already picture a quirky street guy in every episode bringing a little extra to the show.
Posted by: joann at February 8, 2005 02:58 AM
That's so fantastic! Congrats Wil! Luckily, I already watch the show, so I won't have to worry about forgetting your episode. ;)
Posted by: Lilitu at February 8, 2005 03:00 AM
DUDE!!! Congrats!! Wunderbar!!!!!!
Oh, I can't wait to see it. I love that show.
at February 8, 2005 03:06 AM
Holy heck!!!!! WOWEE! This is brilliant! Am very VERY happy for you. Funny, isn't it, how out of the darkest moments of our lives sometimes the brightest lights shine.
You DESERVE this. I'm glad your fat little friend's on his way up, too. Give him and yourself a hug for me!
Lis in Aus.
at February 8, 2005 03:13 AM
Way to go Wil!
All my best to Sketch, and break a leg :)
at February 8, 2005 03:20 AM
I'm not sure which is better news. Sketch improving or the part.
I think on the whole acting by Jorja Fox ought to cheer you up.
Posted by: zweiblumen at February 8, 2005 03:21 AM
Holy shit! That's great! As soon as I read "You're playing a homeless guy..." I knew it was either CSI or L&O.
Way to work the acting mojo, baby!
Posted by: mistytsim at February 8, 2005 03:38 AM
Here's something you don't often get to say:
"You're a homeless delusional bum suspected of murder? I'm so proud of you! You're moving up in the world!"
:o)
Posted by: FNRThomas at February 8, 2005 03:41 AM
Yay! Yipee! And Holy Crap! I don't think I can add anything else that hasn't already been said. Did I say Yay?
I'll be keeping Sketch in my thoughts.
;)
at February 8, 2005 03:48 AM
Oh. My. God. CSI??!!?!?!
Congratulations! Which one? Vegas, Miami or NY? If you can't say I guess I'll have to watch them all to find out. Wow! Hope it's Vegas, I think Gus Grissom is teh r0XX0r \m/
I've been on holiday for a week and only just saw the news about Sketch whilst catching up with internet life. Poor little guy, our three mogs Galileo, Gizmo and new kid on the block ZigZag send purrs and Mewjo. Get well soon little guy.
PS: ZigZag looks like Sketch.
Posted by: Devil Girl at February 8, 2005 03:49 AM
Wil, that is awesome! Congratulations!! Can't wait to watch you on CSI!
Posted by: Annakie at February 8, 2005 03:53 AM
Wil congrats man that is so cool. I am glad sketch is doing better. huggs to the kitty and I will be looking for you on CSI . I am so proud of you and have watched you since you were just a young man on STNG. good luck. Gypsy
Posted by: Gypsy at February 8, 2005 03:59 AM
Congrats Wil. CSI is a great show. My friend
Doug Hutchison has been on CSI and CSI Miami.
I hope they appreciate what a great actor they
have in you and let you go with the part.
My thoughts are still with Sketch and his recovery.
Posted by: ColleenS at February 8, 2005 04:07 AM
Congrats. It will be great to see you on my favorite show.
All my love for Sketch. Pets are like our other kids. :)
Posted by: Kass at February 8, 2005 04:11 AM
Thats so awsome!!! I never watched CSI but I am now. Give my love to Sketch
Posted by: ferrysgirl at February 8, 2005 04:40 AM
CrazyMurderingHomelessDude!Wil! CSI, go figure. I think it's a sign that CSI is really a *good* show, when they hire *good* actors. I had a speechless moment. Go you!
This news forced me to sign up for TypeKey and everything. Ecologists tend to be a bit technophobic, and I'm all over that...
My little bitches are pulling for Sketch. They like cats, and not in the "they're good with cheese" way.
Posted by: caraewell at February 8, 2005 04:41 AM
I totally love CSI,Law and Order and of course Medium. I would love to see you on those two other shows.......I'm going to have to keep track of the online tv guide so I can catch the episode you're in. Congrats to you Wil.....Yippeee I get to see Wil Wheaton on one of my favorite shows. Oh yeah Charlie and I still have Sketch in our prayers. Please keep us to date on "Fat guy". (sends lots of mojo to sketch)
Morgan
Posted by: morgan at February 8, 2005 04:49 AM
Congrats on booking the job! That's awesome! And I am sending good thoughts to Sketch.
Posted by: raanve at February 8, 2005 04:50 AM
It is silly for me to imagine that I was the only person out here who knew you booked CSI after seeing your photo blog and then reading that you had big news?
I also KNEW Sketch would be ok.
And, I know that you're alright -- a true success in all the ways that truly matter. This gig is just icing baby.
Personally, I'd be ok with Vegas or New York. Gary Sinise is another of my favorites, seriously underated and uncommonly sexy.
Geez I hope the bum is not guilty! Recurring role perhaps?
Posted by: Val at February 8, 2005 04:55 AM
Dude that is awesome. You've so got to tell us when you're going to be on! Congratulations. Sa-weet.
Posted by: OddieTaco at February 8, 2005 05:03 AM
That's awesome, Wil! Congratulations!
I'm also sending my love down the well for Sketch, and my fatguy, Chester, says "MEOWW!"
Posted by: RDZ at February 8, 2005 05:06 AM
Holy Crap, that's the coolest shit every. I suspected it was CSI when you said the show was "insanely popular" or something similar, and when you mentioned murder.
But still, that's the best! Please let us know when the show's going to air, if you can.
at February 8, 2005 05:13 AM
Hi Wil,
So glad to hear that Sketch is doing better. My Gordie, Bagel and Digger cats send lots of love to you and Sketch. Although since Bagel is 25lbs, I think Sketch may have to share the name of "Fat guy".
When I read that you had booked a gig on CSI I jumped up and down and shouted. Which would have been fine, except that I'm at work and now my co-workers think I'm insane. But other than that...Holy Christmas that rocks!
Keep making us smile and cry and laugh and shout! Love from Ottawa Canada
Posted by: Bagelcat at February 8, 2005 05:39 AM
And the crow goes WILD!
HAHHHHHHHHH!
Wow, I'm not one to use this phrase often (if at all) but Oh Em Gee! CSI? Dude that is about the coolest thing ever. I think you being on the show will even convince my girlfriend to watch CSI at least just this once.
Congrats! You better keep us up to date as to when it's on!
Posted by: Jason (xtra-rant.com) at February 8, 2005 05:41 AM
I hope Setch is geting better every day,
I know how you feel we have 3 cats ourselves and it makes me crazy when they are ill.
Congratulations Wil,
this is so coll that you will be on the show CSI
I can't wait to see it over here in Germany.
at February 8, 2005 05:44 AM
Congratulations Wil on Sketch and the CSI role!!!111
Now I understand exactly what you meant when you said that you were on an emotional roller coaster. You will have to let us Wil groupies know when your CSI episode airs. Just imagine if all of us tell and email others about your being on CSI. Their ratings will asplode.
Hope that Sketch continues to get better. As a five dog owner(!), I can totally understand how you felt when your fat guy wasn't feeling well.
Posted by: Pixel _Pusher at February 8, 2005 05:58 AM
Well, crap. I guess I have to watch a hour of prime time television now.
Congrats, Wil. And I'll let the kitties at home know that their kitty mojo helped Sketch out.
Posted by: Lytspeed at February 8, 2005 05:58 AM
[office space]
Fucking A, man
[/office space]
Posted by: Heath Allyn at February 8, 2005 06:12 AM
Wil, thanks for sharing the great news. It's very exciting, and I'm so looking forward to seeing you on CSI--you'll be great. Best to Sketch and all the family.
Posted by: maycomb at February 8, 2005 06:13 AM
YESSSSSS!!!!! That is so awesome!!!
I am so proud of you! As Paul McCartney's daughter had written on her shirt when her dad got a grammy It is about F**king time!
I am so happy your cat is better and I am so happy you got this part on CSI.
at February 8, 2005 06:16 AM
As a serious CSI addict, and a big Wil fan, I can't wait until the show airs. I even get the seasons on DVD. One of my geek out moments I guess. Anyway, congrats on the role, and I am so happy the Sketch is doing better.
I will continue to send healing thoughts his way!
Posted by: Rhiathame at February 8, 2005 06:18 AM
Wil, I can't say how pleased I am - for you and for Sketch. I'm sitting and grinning like a fool after reading all your good news!
CSI, dude!
Erro xx
at February 8, 2005 06:20 AM
Thanks for posting that, and congratulations.
Posted by: NoisyParker at February 8, 2005 06:26 AM
Yabba Dabba Freakin DOO!
I love CSI and watch all the time.
I've said it before and I'll say it again - big things are coming your way Wheaton. Big, Huge things, you're ready for them to happen now.
My two cats and I are still sending Mojo to Sketch. Hang in there buddy!
Sharfa
Posted by: Sharfa at February 8, 2005 06:28 AM
Awesome Wil!
I knew the minute you started describing the fabulousness (is that a word?) of the show which one it was. Seriously the best thing on television.
I am so happy for you, congratulations:)
Posted by: Sudden at February 8, 2005 06:29 AM
I was reading your post and about halfway through started thinking ... I wonder if it's CSI? ... got to the end and actually squealed (which my prof probably doesn't appreciate in the middle of class).
Anyway, nice to see one of my favorite author-actors on one of my favorite shows. Also, nice to see the fat man doing better. My cats are my children (not in that creepy sort of way, of course), so I'm right there with you.
Posted by: brigid23 at February 8, 2005 06:30 AM
Hey Wil, I was so excited about the CSI news that I forgot to mention how relieved I was to hear that Sketch is doing better. Pretty groovy day, yesterday was.
Posted by: CIO at February 8, 2005 06:30 AM
Yes!Yes!YEEEEESSSSSSSS! There *is* justice*! There *is* magic! Passion and heart and goodness and talent DO get rewarded with work on fabulous projects with amazing people! I am sooooooo pleased for you . . . Are you going to do a little something for Sketch those work day(s)? . . . I can't help but think that your love for him brought up golden richness and layered your audition in ways that only love can . . . what a gift from him to you . . . :) Yay, Wil . . .
Posted by: Katherine at February 8, 2005 06:31 AM
Woo-hoo!! Congratulations! I am so proud of you! (Which is a little odd, considering I've never met you, but there you go...) Maybe this good fortune will carry over to Sketch, too. Again, congrats!
Posted by: Random Amy at February 8, 2005 06:31 AM
Congratulations, Wil!
What an exciting way to end a day!
And many skritches and hugs to Sketch.
My cat (http://members.aol.com/shelaghc/sandi.jpg) is part Maine Coon and I never knew that she might be prone to such a thing. I'll be sending good thoughts to both of you and looking forward to seeing you on TV soon.
at February 8, 2005 06:32 AM
nice! happy sketch vibes, CSI spot. my herd of 5 (yes 5) cats is pulling for yours.
freeze or burn, all else is only icing man.
Posted by: rasa at February 8, 2005 06:39 AM
Wow, awesome news, Wil!
I just started watching CSI on DVD and I LOVE that show! I'll love it even more now that you're on it. ;)
Can't wait to hear more about it!
Posted by: ignote at February 8, 2005 06:40 AM
TOO COOL! you have to let us know when it's going to air, because that is one episode i am NOT going to miss. ^_^
Posted by: Kristan at February 8, 2005 06:40 AM
Wil,
I just started reading your blog a couple of months ago, even though I've been a fan of yours for years and years. Over the past few entries I've become completely engrossed in what's going on with Sketch, as though he were a kitty that I knew personally. I hope he continues his progress toward healthy cat status. My Dexter kitty and I are pulling for him.
The news about CSI is fantastic! You completely deserve it, and I'm sure you'll have a blast with it. Congratulations!
Jess (& Dexter)
at February 8, 2005 06:41 AM
It's so nice to hear about you getting good news for a change! =)
I don't know when we're going to have TV hooked up in our new house, but I'll do my best to be watching the night it airs.
Posted by: Kilbia at February 8, 2005 06:42 AM
I laughed, I cried, I came thisclose to letting out a loud "WOO-HOO!" here in the library. Congrats, Wil! Gee, now maybe I should actually get around to watching CSI...
My own fat cats continue to keep Sketch in their thoughts. :-)
Posted by: littlenicola at February 8, 2005 06:43 AM
Honestly, that's the best news I've heard all week. Well after the cat getting better! Congratulations! I cannot tell you how much you have risen in my opinion as an actor and as a person over the last few years and I can think of no one who deserves this chance to shine more than you.
By the way, on an off note, a bunch of us who weren't too thrilled with the lead for Spiderman decided that if we were to cast him, it would have been you. An oddness on our part but as soon as your name was dropped into the ring of who we would have liked to see in the role, you won hands down. Of course you also would have been starring opposite of Natalie Portman.
Congrats again! So looking forward to seeing you on the show!
Posted by: wedschilde at February 8, 2005 06:45 AM
Wow, that is SO great!
Congratulations Wil! You really earned this one!!!
Posted by: Lane at February 8, 2005 06:53 AM
That's awesome! Congrats . . . Be sure to tell us when the show airs!
-adam
Posted by: AdamAnt at February 8, 2005 06:55 AM
Congratulations Wil! You're SUCH a ROCKSTAR! I'll keep praying for your fat little guy too.
Posted by: PirateAlice at February 8, 2005 06:58 AM
I love your stories man. I've not met or read anyone quite like you and it's refreshing to hear how down-to-earth you are.
Super-congrats. Be damn sure to tell us when you're on. I usually don't catch the show so I'll want to tune in to see you.
Posted by: Almost Lucid (Brad) at February 8, 2005 06:59 AM
Awesome! AWESOME! I guess I'll be watching my first episode of CSI! Do let us know when your episode airs so I don't miss it!
Posted by: svenden at February 8, 2005 07:03 AM
Congratulations, Wil. You've earned it. I'm not a regular CSI viewer, but I'll make sure to TiVo your episode.
Posted by: Seth at February 8, 2005 07:09 AM
Holy Crap!! CSI?!? That is so exciting for you!
Congrats on a job, well audition, well done. Can't wait to see you in the show. It is absolutely my favorite on TV right now!
Also, LOVE the blog. I'm a new reader and just trying to catch up on your life.
Posted by: squeekybuddha at February 8, 2005 07:17 AM
Oh my God, Wil!
*laughs and does the dance of victory*
Go team Wheaton! w00t!
at February 8, 2005 07:19 AM
Wil, congrats. Hope sketch is doing better.Here's my little saying I found on the Internet.
*I live in my own little World,But it's ok.They know me here.*
Lots of Mojo to Sketch
Posted by: Lostboy67 at February 8, 2005 07:22 AM
Dude! That kicks seventeen kinds of ass! CSI! Fuck, yeah!
I've been reading your blog for about a year now, and I bought Just a Geek and Dancing Barefoot as Christmas presents (though I read them both first) for my sister (also an actor), and I've been following your life, and hoping for the best, and feeling your pain. I am so glad that you're getting such a great opportunity.
w00t!
at February 8, 2005 07:26 AM
It's bad luck to tell someone to break a leg when they get a part....Now can someone explain what this typekey is. I had to re register Is our sign in our email addie?
Posted by: Lostboy67 at February 8, 2005 07:31 AM
Dude! Congrats! Looks like everything is shaping up real well! Hope you do an awesome job there :)
Posted by: Glyn Evans at February 8, 2005 07:37 AM
HOLY BANANA MONKEYS WIL!!!
That's so friggin great! We watch CSI RELIGIOUSLY around here. In fact... moreso than we go to church? Man... I need to think about that eh?
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee I can't wait to tell my family, they'll be just as excited.
OH and keep us updated, I wanna know exactly when so I can tape it and show it to everyone I know, including some great directors hehe.
Posted by: jude at February 8, 2005 07:38 AM
I'm so glad to hear about Sketch, and I can't wait for your episode! Fabulous!
Posted by: Anya_____ at February 8, 2005 07:40 AM
Hi Wil
I have been reading your blog for about a year now and been a fan since stand by me.I am soooo thrilled for you that i actually signed with typekey to post "congrats"..a first for me.*squeals in delight for wil.
can't wait to watch your episode of CSI.
again congrats,you so deserve it!
mojo to sketch
and best wishes to you and your family
at February 8, 2005 07:42 AM
Yeah!!, I love CSI, I look forward to seeing you.
Posted by: Madie at February 8, 2005 07:51 AM
Cheers Wil. afkjgedf!!!
Posted by: TheEmperfect at February 8, 2005 07:52 AM
Congrats first on the great news about Sketch. But also big congrats for landing CSI!
For some reason, upon reading the entry, my mind conjured up an image of a pre-production picture from the set ending up on the cover of some gossip rag with the headline: "Former Star Trek Wonder Kid Now Living In His Own Filth!" :-)
At least you're a suspect, and not the victim...though they can be juicy roles sometimes...though the chance of recurring is pretty much nil...
Posted by: Dan Gross at February 8, 2005 07:52 AM
Like a multitude of others, we're fans of CSI. I'm thrilled for you to have the opportunity.
One thing I've noticed about all of the CSI's: They often give actors a chance to play against type in their guest appearances. It has given quite a few lesser-knowns who were starting to be typecast a way to show what else they can do.
Posted by: Beth at February 8, 2005 07:53 AM
haha that's so awesome. now i have a reason to check out CSI. give em hell shooting the episode and let us know when it'll be on.
and punch the lead character guy in the face on the set. i've always wanted to see someone do that.
Posted by: Justin Hall at February 8, 2005 07:54 AM
Wil,
Way to go! You have given me reason to comment for the first time. Looks like I may have to watch an entire episode of a television show.
at February 8, 2005 07:58 AM
Dude, that fucking rules!
I probably don't need to tell you to let us know when the episode's going to air... but TELL US WHEN IT'S GOING TO AIR. This ought to be cool. =)
Pax,
Matthew
at February 8, 2005 07:59 AM
Holy Shit - That's Awesome! Congratulations Wil!
Can't wait to see the show!
Kate
Posted by: prozac_on_wheels at February 8, 2005 08:07 AM
Congratulations Wil! I don't normally watch CSI but might have to Tivo your episode!
Posted by: Virago7 at February 8, 2005 08:09 AM
way to go wil! now i get to see one of my favorite actors on my favorite show! does it get any better?
Posted by: redstarkate at February 8, 2005 08:09 AM
Rock rock on Wil. \m/! That totally rules! I'm so excited for you. Congrats on CSI. I love that show. Can't wait for it!!
Posted by: karenk at February 8, 2005 08:17 AM
Holy fucking shit batman! That's absolutely, totally, great!
I'm so happy for you wil! I'll be sure to watch!
Posted by: pyrofenix at February 8, 2005 08:20 AM
That's pretty cool... CSI is definitely the best of the three.
Posted by: fnaqzna at February 8, 2005 08:20 AM
SWEET!
Congratulations!
Posted by: Jeff Ray at February 8, 2005 08:21 AM
Wil,
When you said roller coaster, you were not exaggerating! Wow.
You will be terrific on CSI!
We are still sending lots of mojo to Sketch and your family!
Tim in NorCal (and the rest of the gang)
Posted by: TimCalif at February 8, 2005 08:23 AM
Many congratulations, Wil, on the booking. It's great that you are not only getting back to acting, but getting a chance to work on a great show.
Look forward to seeing the finished product.
Posted by: rougewench at February 8, 2005 08:23 AM
Long time reader, first time poster.
Just to say: WOW!!!
Sorry, I'm lost for words ;)
P.S. Lots of mojo to Sketch!
Posted by: Eponine at February 8, 2005 08:29 AM
Wow. You completely gave it away with 'corpses'. I knew then what show you'd got on. *G* I'm a little late, but congrats!
Posted by: Thren at February 8, 2005 08:30 AM
Gotta say, I laughed out loud when, after you introduced yourself as Wil, the casting assistant addressed you as Will. Could you actually hear the extra L?
at February 8, 2005 08:30 AM
Holy Shit, you're going to be on CSI!
at February 8, 2005 08:31 AM
Congratulations!! *I* was excited when I read that you were going to be on CSI...can't wait to see it!
P.S. I'm glad Sketch is doing better...I'd be devistated if anything happened to Baby-girl (I've had her for 9 years)
jena
at February 8, 2005 08:39 AM
first: Dane reminds me of Blaine which belongs in a group called "names from the 80's that sound like appliences" not that theres anything wrong with that, my name is Zilpha and people who live in weird name houses shouldn't throw judgemental about names stones. just saying.
second: I call my heels "fuck me" shoes because they're sexy and at the end of the day I feel like yelling "FUCK ME, THESE HURT LIKE A BITCH"
third: yay for you and CSI. bring on the skeezy Will Wheaton!
Posted by: zilly at February 8, 2005 08:42 AM
WOW that is wonderful!!!
I love CSI and now it is going to be even better!!!
I can't wait to see your show!!
I know you will do a wonderful job!
Hugs and such to Sketch - i hope he surpases the vets expectations and lives those 9 lives!
Smiles
Posted by: Susanne at February 8, 2005 08:43 AM
Congratulations, Wil! Be sure to let us know when your episode of CSI will be on! Holy Shit! Indeed.
Posted by: Deirdre at February 8, 2005 08:45 AM
So I'm reading and I'm reading and I'm waiting for the Wil's not edgy enough bit and instead you get the job and then I'm reading and reading to find out which show it is then I read CSI and I yell out "Oh fucking hell".
Poor fiance thought something bad had happened, instead I raced off there to tell him "Will's going to be on CSI!!!!" We're both so excited for you, of course it will be an age before we get to see the episode here in South Africa - but dammit, it's going to be worth waiting for.
We are so happy for you and we're still sending kitty mojo over for Sketch.
Posted by: Geek's Girl at February 8, 2005 08:48 AM
Wow congratulations Wil!
That's wonderful news! Both the CSI gig and also Sketch getting better.
I'm so happy for you.
Can't wait to see you on my favorite show
Now go convince that beard to grow!
at February 8, 2005 08:51 AM
One word...."SHAAZAAAM!"
Posted by: Aylanah at February 8, 2005 08:59 AM
You get 10 points for the Monty Python title, and another 10 points for the "I am Spartacus!" which made me laugh aloud in the office.
Still reading. But I skipped to the end for the good news! Woo! Congrats! :D
Posted by: lomara at February 8, 2005 09:03 AM
Wil - I am so incredibly happy for you. It's as if the universe is giving you your karmic returns. You've spent a lot of time reflecting and getting your perspectives and priorities straight, and now... you not only get the job, but you get a better role BECAUSE OF YOUR ACTING.
Congrats.
Posted by: Joshua Archer at February 8, 2005 09:04 AM
I am so freaking excited! As I was reading this I was so hoping you were going to say CSI -- you gave a little hint with that comment about stepping over corpses. I love CSI and I think you are a great actor. So hurry up and do the show already so we can se it!
Oh, and congratulations!
Posted by: jc at February 8, 2005 09:06 AM
Wil, I'm so happy to hear that things are going well for you professionally (the CSI gig and the Onion gig) and to thank you. I cried as I read about Sketch and my heart goes out to you, your family and that scruffy little fat guy. You'll let us know when the CSI gig is going air, won't you?
Posted by: JaeWalker at February 8, 2005 09:07 AM
That's great, Wil! CSI is just about my favorite show ever. Can't wait to see it. Too cool!
Posted by: Rodan at February 8, 2005 09:10 AM
* High Pitched Girlie Screams of Joy *
I am so happy for you and truly proud of you, Wil.
I told you almost three years ago that you'll always be a baby because you're younger than I am and ya know what? That's still true.
Posted by: Cookie at February 8, 2005 09:10 AM
Congrats Wil
I knew your Time would Come, I figured you would end up Dirty and Talking to yourself soon. Now you will get Paid for it!
Posted by: Wizzer at February 8, 2005 09:23 AM
Congratulations! CSI is one of my wife's favorite shows. I wonder if the commercials are going to be like "This week on CSI guest star Wil Wheaton plays a homeless killer who talks to himself."
at February 8, 2005 09:28 AM
Holy crap, Wil! That's awesome! I don't generally watch CSI (spent too long working with real police departments to really enjoy it) but I'm definitely going to watch your episode. Keep us posted, my TiVo's waiting!
Posted by: solcita at February 8, 2005 09:38 AM
Oh, Wil! I'm so excited for you! I actually had to blink back tears about the whole Sketch/CSI story. I'm so happy for all the good news.
Scruffy Wil, huh? That will be interesting and different to see. I'm so looking forward to seeing a darker Wil. I think the darkest I've ever see you do was Mr. Stitch.
You are such an amazing writer. You do know that, right? And so generous to take us on this rollercoster ride with you. Thank you for sharing these pieces of your life with us.