Actor and director Tim Robbins wanted to create a community of working actors that could support each other in their careers. He saw a need for actors who desired steady work and a better quality of life, and from there, his vision for a new kind of acting community grew.
The speaker narrates an absurd conversation between him and his editors about the different ways to stab a person without making it sound gruesome and offensive for the audience.
The speaker quits his job as a book seller after being worn out, confused and finding he was going to become a father in few days, even though he had no plans for the future.
A freelancer shares how he tried to create a community of fellow freelancers to help each other get more work, but found that those without a steady income were often the most hesitant to join.