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gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 2h

Treat yourself and watch Diane Keaton being interviewed on the old Colbert Report. A unique goddess.

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Diane Keaton's Charmingly Chaotic Interview On "The Colbert Report"

YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 2h

Frasier!

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gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 5h

A wondrous read from @gralefrit.bsky.social . 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 8d

Ever wondered where all the Cheers title photos are from? I did. And I've gathered everything I can find into this post. That was fun.

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Where nobody knows your name...

Tracing the anonymous faces at the start of Cheers.

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 1d

Networking is a necessary part of a writer's life + in our next free online workshop, TV screenwriter Amanda Graham looks at how to find new contacts + develop long-term industry networks

WGGB members only, 12-2pm, 30 October, Zoom

Register🔽

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 1d

Free film screenings of upcoming releases are just one of the perks we are able to offer our members

They're often followed by Q&As with writers, directors and cast

Check out some of the recent screenings here:

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WGGB screenings - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain

Our links with the British film industry, organisations and screening facilities in the capital, mean we are able to offer WGGB members screenings and/or Q&As of upcoming film releases Members …

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LibraryThing @librarything.com · 23h

LibraryThing wishes our members in Canada a very Happy Thanksgiving! #CanadianThanksgiving #💙📚 #Booksky

An image showing an autumnal wreath and the words "Happy Thanksgivging from LibraryThing."

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gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 23h

Woody Allen's glorious tribute to Diane Keaton.
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Woody Allen Remembers Diane Keaton

When we first met, I thought she was so charming, so beautiful, so magical, that I questioned my sanity. I thought: Was it possible to fall in love so quickly?

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gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 1d

Today I have curated my sweatshirt with a pair of jeans.

gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 1d

Now let's ask the wife and kiddies what they think of Dad.

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gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 1d

Now that the King has stopped his money, who is funding Prince Andrew? Surely his Bar Mitzvah money should have run out by now.

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Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 2d

I often wonder how Matt spends the 23 hours 58 minutes every day when he's not working.
Lazy messages and safe targets don't make a satirist. He's a court jester.

MrPaulRobinson @mrpaulrobinson.bsky.social · 2d

650 grand a year

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gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 2d

RIP the magnificent Diane Keaton. Annie Hall remains one of my favourite films.
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Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The Oscar award-winning actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' ...

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 4d

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, the union-led CULT Cymru programme is launching a pioneering initiative that brings together trade unions, employers, government + specialist organisations to tackle the root causes of poor mental health in the creative sector

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Wales’ creative sector unites to tackle poor mental health - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain

On World Mental Health Day 2025, the union led CULT Cymru programme is launching a pioneering initiative that brings together trade unions, employers, government, and specialist organisations to tackl...

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 3d

Proud to sponsor the 'Fade in - Emerging writers in conversation' panel event at BFI London Film Festival once again

Looking forward to seeing members at our social after too!

#LFF2025

Photo shows panellists in front of a screen which says 'Fade in - Emerging Writers in Conversation'. A WGGB banner can be seen to the left of the stage

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gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 4d

Linked In tells me that someone from Madame Tussauds, Amsterdam, has been looking at my profile. Awks.

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gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 5d

I feel your pain. Nothing has made me angrier than when my books were pinched.

gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 5d

Exactly. You can't base a business on someone else's free work. That's why creatives have unions. UK writers, your union is @writersguildgb.bsky.social

The Other James S @yokaibunny.bsky.social · 5d

If actually paying artists for being original artists is going to bankrupt an industry then it deserves to be bankrupted.

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gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 5d

Have a look online. You can check which books Anthropic has stolen, and put in a claim. It would have been better had they asked permission first, natch.

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gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 5d

Nick might well know. Whether he cares is the question. But to quote a mythical nanny, don't care was made to care.

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gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 5d

And let me add in helping themselves to creatìves' work without consent, AI is breaking both Copyright law and the Berne Convention. Or doesn't that worry you either, Nick?

gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 5d

Worse, it would kill our Creative Industries, which are our nation's soul, and bring £125 billion to the UK every year. Besides, the AI bubble is about to crash. And it's hard to take independent advice from someone who worked for Zuckerberg.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

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gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 5d

Worse, it would kill our Creative Industries, which are our nation's soul, and bring £125 billion to the UK every year. Besides, the AI bubble is about to crash. And it's hard to take independent advice from someone who worked for Zuckerberg.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 5d

This entire event could easily have taken place in North Korea instead of the United States

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Trump smiles along as Sortor refers to the White House press as "the garbage standing over here"

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gailrenard.bsky.social @gailrenard.bsky.social · 5d

One of the many budgies of Putney, coming to wish me, "Who's a pretty boy then?"

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 6d

WGGB, as part of the Broadcasting, Entertainment and Arts Unions, stands in solidarity with journalists across Reach PLC facing redundancies announced by the publisher in September

Read the full solidarity statement 🔽

Yellow and blue graphic with title page - BEAU solidarity statement with Reach Journalists

The Broadcasting, Entertainment and Arts Unions send a message of solidarity to journalists across Reach plc in the face of cuts announced by the publisher in September. Journalists at the company have proven their dedication, talent and passion time and time again, yet have been informed that across Reach, over 300 jobs will be cut with 600 journalists at risk.

BEAU recognises the immense contribution of journalists and journalism in upholding democracy and is gravely concerned by recent proposals, even with plans to create some new posts. Journalists’ role in holding our politicians to account and scrutinising policies to ensure the public can make informed decisions whilst exercising their right to democratic participation must never be understated. As our unions stand in full solidarity with NUJ members at this time, we urge Reach to lead with greater transparency on its use of artificial intelligence both now and in the future, recognising that AI can never be a substitute for journalism.

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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 7d

This is a lie.

There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.

But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.

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