Burbank Book Club discussion

Like the author, I've always disliked small talk, so how about at our next meeting we play "Vulnerability Tennis?" We'll share our biggest failures and regrets and really connect on a deeper level. OK, just kidding. But seriously, I think part of the reason I've always been in book clubs is to connect with others over something a little more meaningful than the weather. I got a lot out of this chapter.

It’s funny you brought that up Laura. I realized that though I don’t consider myself an intovert but having small talks is not enjoyable to me. I enjoy deep talks and it is usually me in the conversations initiating those personal discussions. Maybe deep down I am an intovert.

HA HA! Laura, I thought you were serious..

I have just finished “Sorry I’m Late...” and it was filled with interesting ideas and insights. Like the app for finding a friend, or the deep talk. I am an introvert, but in my fantasy life, I’m that easygoing, outspoken, humorous storyteller that is able to talk in fromt of a room full of strangers. (I’m also 5’8, healthy weight, and haven’t a gray hair on my head 😆)

I was confused on how she happen to have a connection to her mentors. I cannot imagine deciding that if I need advice, I’d better reach out to so-and-so in that field, and they would respond. This does not happen in my world.

Wynn - I had the same thought regarding “mentors”. I want to cook so I call Martha Stewart directly?!? I figured maybe she has connections through her publisher. Maybe the mentors were open to reciprocal publicity

I'm re-reading the stand-up comedy chapter and she does mention that she gets turned down by a handful of comedians who she approaches for help. But yes, for the most part she's just like "so I called this prominent psychologist and they were happy to help." I wish!

Wynne wrote: "I have just finished “Sorry I’m Late...” and it was filled with interesting ideas and insights. Like the app for finding a friend, or the deep talk. I am an introvert, but in my fantasy life, I’m t..."

My guess is that probably she reached out to them and said she was writing a book and could she interview them as an expert in their field.

Even though I'm an extrovert who has no trouble talking to a stranger in the grocery store I was fearful of speaking to my church choir director for the first time. While on a Zoom meeting I conjured up the courage to speak out because this book has inspired me to do so. I too am interested in something like a friend app. Being an extrovert doesn't automatically mean I have a lot of friends.

i had never heard of the 'bff' feature on a dating app, or even the concept of 'friend-dating'... just met people (sometimes) due to a mutual interest of some kind. this book is very interesting (and also sometimes quite funny) so far! not the first sort of thing i would generally pick up, but i am enjoying it so far!

and i also agree with what laura said, that one of the reasons to be in a book club is to have more meaningful conversations.

after reading the 'free falling' chapter, does anyone want to take an improv class??