Writing about Hollywood is like being a reporter at Disneyland. At first, you can’t believe that you get to spend every day in The Happiest Place on Earth. Everyone wants to ask you about your work. You’re surrounded by princesses, and the sky sparkles with pixie dust. But as the years go on, you learn about the oily machinery that manufactures all that enchantment. You see what Cinderella’s really like when that glass slipper comes off. And then one day you notice that the magic is gone, and all you’re left with is a small, small world.

Former NEWSWEEK film writer Sean Smith, on his decision to quit journalism and join the Peace Corps. (Ouch.)

Me: There’s a poem in here somewhere, damnit. On your marks… 

(via newsweek)

Source: Newsweek

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    I read this and I wondered if this will be me some day. I am already way too cynical for my young age.
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    There’s a poem in here somewhere, damnit. On your marks…
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    Former NEWSWEEK film writer Sean Smith, on his decision to quit journalism and join the Peace Corps.
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    I read this article (in print!) on my way to work this morning. I also really liked this quote. Let’s all have big...
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