Frazz by Jef Mallett for January 15, 2012
January 14, 2012
January 16, 2012
Transcript:
Boy: I did an online search on your boyfriend. Did you know Frazz is a songwriter? Miss Plainwell: I might Boy: Did you know he wrote "only driven on weekends" Miss Plainwell: #1 hit for squealin wheels behl. Boy: And my raspberry tart? Miss Plainwell: That one! For Jimmy "Honey" Graham, before he went punk! Boy: And rubicon Miss Plainwell: Huge crossover hit. Boy: He's sold more platinum than an L.A. wig shop and jingles for six fortune 500 companies and one coffee joint. Boy: Yet he's the janitor at Bryson Elementary Miss Plainwell: He must like you guys. Boy: Did he write any songs about a messy divorce? If you know what I mean. Miss Plainwell: If your search turned up Honey Graham, that would have turned up, too.
Frazz has ALWAYS been a songwriter. In fact he usually buys a HUGE batch of books for the School library every year. (To the embarrasment of Mr. Spaetzel, the Principle.)
“Why” he stays at the School is usually given as he finds it a rewarding environment due to the kids. Now, of course, he’s involved with Miss Plainwell so he’s got even more reason not to “go Hollywood.”
Then there are the long-term practical considerations: Songwriting’s a very much “Hit-or-Miss” affair, Hot today – Not tomorrow. Mopping floors has more staying power for a 30-40 year career, especially at a public School. Unless he’s caught molesting a kid (Which he would NEVER EVER do) there’s almost NO WAY to get fired. (Especially with Union Contracts)