Author Archives: Justin Locke

“Peter Gegen den Wolf” in Germany

While most folks know me as a militantly self-published playwright and author, it is a little known fact that I am in fact "published" in Germany by one of the largest music publishers in Europe, Hans Sikorski Music.  They handle … Continue reading

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The Revolving Door of Political Contributions (Humor)

So I had a chance the other day to sit down and talk with Reuben Fratzenstrammer, who is a major player in the world of corporate campaign contributions. JL: So Frank thank you so very much for taking some time … Continue reading

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The Super-Rich May Become Extinct (Humor)

In an announcement that shocked the financial world today, the US Fish and Wildlife Service stated that it is placing the super-rich on the list of endangered species.   In making the announcement, Francine Hesselstrammer, USFWS spokesperson, said that the … Continue reading

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love that free press, again

well many many thanks to alex green at back pages books for submitting "Real Men Don't Rehearse" to the local paper here in waltham MA as a "hot summer read"   http://www.wickedlocal.com/waltham/news/x1725644315/Check-out-the-June-10-13-Waltham-News-Tribune#axzz1Ot8fkdew the cover is right at the top of … Continue reading

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Emotional Expression Versus Emotional Suppression

So I was in the produce aisle in Whole Foods Market today.  Next to me was a pleasant enough young woman who had three little kids in tow.  I would guess they were ages 6, 4, and, parked in the … Continue reading

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and more video . . . (humor)

okay, from 2005, one of the first talks I ever gave on “Real Men Don’t Rehearse” . . .  a very responsive audience . . .     

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New Drug Cures Boredom (Humor)

So I had the opportunity the other day to sit down with Arnold Schnitzelpuss, the director of marketing for Smakme Pharmaceuticals, to talk about their latest product rollout. JL: So Arnold, I understand you have a new exciting product coming … Continue reading

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Principles of Applied Stupidity– Cliff Notes Version

hi all, just fyi the folks at the nat'l assoc of CPA's have somehow seen fit to publish another article of mine, this one kind of a quick highlights/ greatest hits/ executive summary of my princples of applied stupidity, or … Continue reading

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Flights of Financial Fancy

Well here it is June already, and the announcement of the winners of this year’s MacArthur foundation genius grants is less than three months away.  I figure I have as good a chance to win it as anybody… well, maybe … Continue reading

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Before Pavarotti, the Great Jussi Bjorling

Okay, I suppose everyone has heard of Pavarotti I guess, but in the 40' and 50's the best tenor in the world was a guy named Jussi Bjorling . . .  still the best ever in my opinion.  Below, audio … Continue reading

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