Mark, my biggest source of income is copy writing. I was head writer for one of the largest electrical manufacturers in the world for over 35 years, and, now, my production company produces over $25 million in collateral materials (films, brochures, annual reports, film scores, packaging,P.O.S. material, social media pages, etc.)annually. I have over 5,000 writing credits for clients including IBM, the US Air Force, UPS, Ford Motor, Toyota and many others. I write all copy and do organizational layouts. I am known by my clients as the BWANA of BULLS***.

Words and serious expression means a great deal to me.

Plus, it pays up to $250.00 per hour....$750.00 per page (LOL)

My problem is, I have never been able to chose between music, copy, film production, design, research or academics. That's why I work 110 hours per week. Luckily, many times these elements are all combined in various projects.

A recent heart incident tells me something has to give. Problem is, lots of people count on me and won't work if I don't initiate the content and elements.

But I look at that as a GOOD problem....working a lifetime in related fields (lots of original music tracks on all my video productions...lots of photography in my print projects....teaching at the University level anytime I want to, etc.). Plus, other than every single cute young lady I could find in my MUCH YOUNGER days, I NEVER took advantage of anyone, and have turned down big bucks for projects that would not succeed, and cost the originator a lot...sometimes, everything they have.

A treasured list of friends, now including you, make for a satisfying, multi-interest life.

Now, if I could just watch my "smart mouth"....!


Be well,

Russ (BWANA) Lay