I Am Robert Marsh
Dedicated to Becoming An Overnight Sensation in Four Decades or Less
ALL ABOUT ME
I am a writer and filmmaker who was born and grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. I managed to escape when I was 17.
There are many famous Omaha Escapees. Strangely, many of them are actors: Fred Astaire, Marlon Brando, Henry Fonda, Montgomery Clift, Nick Nolte, Swoosie Kurtz.
Also that hot chick on ABC's most-likely-soon-to-be-canceled FlashForward -- the one who wants to marry Demetri before his expiration date. Gabrielle Union.
But you don't have to be an actor to want out of Omaha. It's also the jettison point for sports heroes Gale Sayers, Bob Gibson and Wade Boggs.
Musicians like Fee Waybill of The Tubes and Paul Williams also blew town early -- though technically both are also actors.
Then there's Malcolm X and even a sort-of President, Gerald Ford.
So hold your head high, Omaha. There's a long list of people who've fled your borders!
There are many famous Omaha Escapees. Strangely, many of them are actors: Fred Astaire, Marlon Brando, Henry Fonda, Montgomery Clift, Nick Nolte, Swoosie Kurtz.
Also that hot chick on ABC's most-likely-soon-to-be-canceled FlashForward -- the one who wants to marry Demetri before his expiration date. Gabrielle Union.
But you don't have to be an actor to want out of Omaha. It's also the jettison point for sports heroes Gale Sayers, Bob Gibson and Wade Boggs.
Musicians like Fee Waybill of The Tubes and Paul Williams also blew town early -- though technically both are also actors.
Then there's Malcolm X and even a sort-of President, Gerald Ford.
So hold your head high, Omaha. There's a long list of people who've fled your borders!
Six Secret Shames
I am the World's Worst Vegetarian. My favorite late night snack is a bowl of Cap'n Crunch and a side of bacon.
I own a Partridge Family album.
I listen to it.
Regularly.
I buy a dozen bags of Halloween candy every year -- then pretend not to be home when kids knock on my door.
I once told a pair of door-to-door missionaries I didn't have time to talk with them about Jesus because I was already running late for a satanic ritual.