Confession: Sometimes I have a hard time being happy for the success of my friends. Especially those working in entertainment like me. Don’t get me wrong: I’m excited for and proud of them. I admire their hard work. But there’s always this voice in the back of my head that says “why not me?” Their achievements somehow point out my lack thereof. I know a lot of folks will look at my accomplishments and say STFU. And they’re right. But this is how I think. I can’t help it and I hate it. I blame social media. And capitalism. And toxic masculinity. And myself. Whatever. It’s a whole thing.
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Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day
Kevin stands, smiling and listening to news from an off-panel friend.
Friend
…Well, the big news is I finally got a good agent…
Kevin
Wow! Congrats!
Panel 2 : Int. Void – Continuous
The off-panel friend continues. Kevin’s smile widens.
Friend
…Who found a publisher for my children’s book…
Kevin
Amazing! Congrats!
Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous
The off-panel friend continues. Kevin’s smile begins to bend unnaturally.
Friend
…Which Netflix is making into a series!
Kevin
Congraaats!
Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous
Kevin’s smile has contorted into something grotesque.
