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Type: Narrative draft / memoir excerpt / article draft
File Size: 1.19 MB
Summary

This document appears to be a page from a memoir or article draft titled 'The Six Dumbest Decisions of My Life.' The author recounts a 1970 assignment for Esquire to cover the filming of 'Two-Lane Blacktop' in New Mexico, involving James Taylor and Dennis Wilson. The author decided not to write the article to avoid being a 'snitch' regarding illegal drug use and sexual misconduct involving a minor (17-year-old Laurie Bird) on set. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp, indicating it was part of a document production for a congressional investigation.

People (7)

Name Role Context
Author (Unidentified 'I') Reporter
Narrator recounting a regretful decision; assigned by Esquire magazine.
Monte Hellman Director
Director filming 'Two-Lane Blacktop' in New Mexico.
James Taylor Actor/Musician
Played a driver in the film; agreed to be interviewed.
Dennis Wilson Actor/Musician
Played a mechanic in the film; agreed to be interviewed.
Rudy Wurlitzer Screenwriter
Mentioned as being present.
Laurie Bird Actress
Played 'The Girl'; described as a 17-year-old who had sex with crew members; committed suicide 9 years later.
James Taylor's brother Family member
Mentioned as the source of a joke.

Timeline (1 events)

1970
Filming of 'Two-Lane Blacktop'
New Mexico

Locations (1)

Location Context

Relationships (2)

Author Employment/Assignment Esquire magazine
Esquire magazine assigned me to fly to New Mexico
James Taylor Co-stars Dennis Wilson
Among the actors was a pair of musicians, James Taylor... and Dennis Wilson

Key Quotes (4)

"I' m talking here about seriously dumb decisions, not those minor regrets"
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"Wait, don' t tell me now... Let' s save it for the interview."
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"I learned that there were a couple of violations of law: A few members of the cast had been tripping on magic mushrooms; and a 17- year-old actress, Laurie Bird... had sex with two members of the crew."
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"I decided not to write the article--I was a reporter, not a snitch"
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