I just got an email from a comedian. No... really. Actually that's no, I didn't (it was from his publishers), but yes, really, he's a comedian. His name is Mark Watson.
It was headed:
Letting Junkk-ers know about CATE-ers (and vice versa)
We prefer Junkketeers, but what's not to like already?
And, as promised, I am doing exactly what I said on the bin:
499 people to his cause.
Well, make that a round 500! I 'm in. All I have to do is figure out MySpace. I know we are on it musically, and I think we are on it as Junkk.com. I just don't know how to work it yet. Think dinosaur. But I know a lady who can (my lovely missus, who certainly is on it).
Mark's really keen to link up with people who are already Good At The Environment,
Ah, problem. I don't think I am. I'm p*ssing off a lot of good greens by taking them to task.
But I'm sensing there is a movement that's not so 'Prius Pious' and Mark's' is one such.
...and it would be fantastic if you'd consider featuring his campaign on your website and newsletter.
Can and Can. I shall also blog him on my, er, blog, as soon I as I put down this mouse and keyboard.
It would also be a great way of directing people to Junkk.com.
Well, there's a plus!
The idea is to create a community of people who work together to come up with creative ways to cut their carbon footprints and live more greenly
Can do. Am trying.
(in a non-expert,
Tick
...amusing,
Tick (immodestly)
...unsanctimonious way)
BIG TICK!
...through a network of online blogs (including to more seasoned campaigners who are Good At The Environment),
See above.
...comedy gigs, marathon live shows,
I'll leave that to him. But may visit. I could make a flag to wave. Out of Junkk:)
If he ever needs musical input my lovely lady sings with a band called greenhaus, who do nice mellow, angry protest stuff to chill to.
...real world challenges,
Just so long as it is not flying to the Arctic to study why the glaciers are melting because so many people are going there with film crews to study why thy are melting... etc.
...and eventually a book.
Did you know I write too? Just saying's all...
In contrast to the greener-than-thou eco-warriors who have enough time, money and dedication to devote their lives to living sustainably in the country,
That'll teach me to reply as I read. I'm guessing you are on board with my mantra above, then?
Mark is on a mission to get well-meaning but apathetic
Don't forget poorly informed, woefully motivated and disastrously incentivised...
...urban dwellers to stop being terrified about climate change, and to put their heads together to help change things.
My record, while cracked, speaks for itself.
Cunning plans so far include art installations using rubbish,
We can help. We do cunning like a fox does anti-hunt protests.
...a large-scale musical endeavour involving instruments made from trash;
Well, the band does use electronica, which is a bit of a deal breaker. But we can help with this too. We know people who make noises from Junkk.
...a peaceful campaign to get specific celebrities to give up their private jets, by asking them in ingenious way;
I blogged a while ago about how funny it would be to get a load of Land Rover workers to chain themselves to a Greenpeace flight.
...a massive cycling effort powering an entire show;
Oh... in with a chance:)
...'pimping' the allotments of a whole town in the North of England;
As opposed to knocking them down to feed the Olympic maw. We know a lot of allotment people too.
...and a lot more besides
Might even know some stuff to help here.
Perhaps the best thing to do is to check out his blog.
I did. I like. I can't... yet... work it. Patience Grasshopper.
Mark's won the 2006 Eddies Award (formerly the Perrier award) for his cult Edinburgh festival shows, is a regular on BBC2's Mock The Week, currently has two TV sitcoms in pilot, has a written a couple of literary novels, and his series 'Mark Watson makes the world a substantially better place' (are you sensing a Messiah theme yet?) is currently being aired on Radio 4. Basically, he's a very funny and talented guy,
I'm sensing that.
...it's a really important issue and it would be fantastic to let lots of people (who are not, perhaps, MySpace addicts) know about CATE.
My best is being done as we speak.*
Your website seems a really great fit.
Ta.
Anyway, let me know what you think,
Kinda have. See above. And being reaaaaallly, lazy and strapped for time, this is what will go in my blog, now, Feb's (don't ask) Newsletter er... soon and the site, somewhere appropriate in several places asap, but to do this you need to help me by filling out of free diRE:ctory pages.
Say hi to Mark and a big up on the effort.
*I just wish I had his people!
ADDENDUM - you know what's a nice start to the day? When folk write back. In this case, the man himself:
[That was] the lady in charge of promoting the whole thing from the publishers' angle.
See, you are ahead of the game. You have people. I need people. Then my people and your people could kick us into shape.
I think she'll probably be very happy that you mentioned the whole odd exchange on your blog.
Good. I was just concerned that she'd disappeared into the ether after a very nice email. But now we are in touch, too, which is a bonus.
I will mention it on my site, in turn.
Ta muchly.
Sorry you had to read a lot of propaganda about my career.
No worries. It was interesting, edifying and inspiring. Probably in that order.
Basically, it looks like we have the same aims,
Agreed.
except you were there a lot sooner.
But somewhat of a slower-burner, PR-wise. Plus you have people. I am green... with envy. Too.
So perhaps we can join forces in some way.
As so much in the world of planet-saving is downright divide and rule (sadly mostly EcoElites - vs. our EcoLites (I can muck about with acronyms and spiffy new words with the best of 'em!) - dickin' about arguing/slagging each other off as to who is greener rather than getting on and DOING) I see this as a plan, and hence am up for it.
That's probably all she was suggesting. But in publisher-talk.
Ah, Bisto. Well, the offers all stand. Maybe I need a Babel fish to convey my enthusiasm publisherspeekly back. I'll repeat it, in tangentially-prone creative speek mano-a-mano here. I will trawl your site and MySpace a bit more when I get a mo.
You can go on my site wherever you please. A diRE:ctory invite is attached below.
You will be in our February newsletter, which is now due next month (don't ask). I know the power of celebrity. If not how to meet deadlines.
I have an events page, too. And will pop your tour on... soonish (it's that people thing again)
I can offer a lot more from self and others (my people, if not my 'people') to assist yours with various efforts if required. Music, junkk bands, allotment warriors. Mention us to yours next time you are chatting and I'll put 'em in touch with mine. Then they can do all the work and we'll just turn up on the day for the good seats and glory.
And... er... that's babadababa... all folks! At least for this exciting episode.
Look forward to our many paths crossing one day.
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