THE FIRST STEP IS THE HARDEST - Story by David Randall Curtis

[vudu8ball]

"the church of the easily offended" Great! This was a fine piece of writing and a great piece of story telling.

[marycigarettes]

i just watched you recite someone elses story...dont under rate the fabric of your own underwear david..it hugs you nicely...and i think the fabric of yours, is actually of a higher quality than his. hahahahahahahahaaaaa true!!!!!!

[theboombody]

Interesting about sobriety chips. Makes sense though.

[nicanicabad]

sfs

(so fucking sexy)

-xxxild's understudy.

[fyourcouchnigga]

Fiction Factory for the win! Lick my balls you hairy chicken! ahfha;hf] asdba

xb

va

[andrewnorris1]

You really know how to animate a story, beautifully.

[kel2corkey]

life is poetry and your words are the poetry of life.

[NewBrazdolph]

came to give you more stars and listen to you again..so cool!

[numbcore]

You must be quite a good writer

[janeczka]

I remember this one! I like the way you did it, and the decoration :)

[dashpoet]

Great... I can taste your poetry in the story! 'With the conviction of a new convert to the Church of the Easily Offended' ha!

[silverstream314]

Brilliant story! Please give us more....

*****

[HenryWinehard]

Bravo! p.s. Norco is the way to go ... easier to snort ;-S

[mft1234]

great video.

[clayLavl]

faved..25 times now..10 million stars!

[clayLavl]

David..this is fantastic. I have always loved the art of the short story. I went to a few Narco meetings myself. I was researching my video VEINS but I was addicted to oxy at the time.

You memorized this whole friggin story! i can't remember what I did yesterday so I could hardly memorize a whole story.

about the story, fantastic. i got to know all the characters in the story. well-developed. COMPULSIVE PERSONALITY! THAT'S ME!!!

[NewBrazdolph]

mighty entertaining! More stories please!!!!!ASAP!

btw, the name of the school I work for is...SPEAK EASY! Now, can you believe that? LOL...People in Brazil think of it as SPEAK EASILY, at least the majority does.

Little they know...hahahahaha

[Coyote246]

I loved the story. You have a way with words. Your delivery of details is dry yet funny in a sly kind of way. I'm hooked!

[EllyMcCormack]

You genius.

[controversialbook]

I was wrong...5 Stars.

[Kloxboy]

This is spectacular. Who is this guy? He's awesome.

[nissaki63]

Great bedtime story, 5 *****

Just one more beer and a cigarette...

[harleynanda]

A great start on a new venture, my good friend, and I believe you have found a new forte. Your particular style has always lent itself quite rightly to this, your poems being mini-short stories in their delivery, so it is only natural that this be a step in the natural evolution of a style for you. Very good, and I look forward to your future presentations.

[harleynanda]

(cont'd) ... Regarding this one, I have often thought of starting a Steps Anonymous program, where new member-refugees are required to turn in a chip from other programs at each new milestone they achieve.

[aishasgoat]

Wow, this was an excellent Video!

[PaulBradford13]

The password is...."Swordfish"

great stuff.

[Proshka]

absolutely love it DRC

you are amazing

faved and 5 stars

[AcidEntertainment]

5+ starz!

[AcidEntertainment]

You are so multi talented. What a great idea to present one short story per week. I like the background you sat in front of. COOL!

[nordicsky]

Wow, you certainly spin a great yarn; you are a natural born storyteller. I just sat back and let my imagination fill in the pictures. I used to wonder why your women came and went; I guess its because most women cant appreciate subtle irony and humour. This does not apply to the intelligent and gifted women who post their music and poetry on u-tube.

Regards, Peter

Ps. I like the posters.

[MzSkribble]

*clapping*

Mr. Curis... your short story is excellently written and you tell it so well! I felt as though I was there with you, and Susan, and the Skeletol waitress, and fed up owner. I dig where you're coming from I think... overly critical, insensitive, self righteous muthafuckas always passing judgment at the wrong times, or when your business doesn't concern them. And then feeling like "what the hell...I may as well" as the end.

Will their be a continuation? Please say yes!

[MzSkribble]

oops... i meant.. *at* the end* not as...

[MzSkribble]

"i left a five dollar tip...with a cigarette on top of it"... you smug, smart assed, sarcastic bastard! HAHAHA! I FUCKING LOVE IT!

[DavidRandallCurtis]

MzSkribble: Me??? Smug? Sarcastic?? Shirley you jest! :p

Thanks for the comments ;)

[MzSkribble]

lol... "listen missy thing"... hahaha...

[rozeboosje]

You did this as a poem before, didn't you? It's just as good as a story.

[DavidRandallCurtis]

rozeboosje: no, but I did send out some versions of it for feedback--perhaps you got one? Then again, the characters in most of my poems are either drunk or blasted out of their minds! :p Glurb-less bastards! :p

[MzSkribble]

"our waitress arrived, she was dressed in a black skeleton outfit that was a little too tight"...

"sir, i'd appreciate it if you didn't use blasphemy she said with the conviction of a new convert to the church of the easily offended. however..."

haha... spectacular visuals, Mr. Curtis!

[MzSkribble]

*grins at the owner who found the loop hole in the no smoking rule*

[Sizzletube]

great loved it 5*****

love is all

trevor sizzle

[VisionGhostPoet]

That was, without a shadow of a doubt the best ten minutes and 42 seconds of my life times investment! Absolutely brilliant!!!

[TheDaveFrom1952]

Excellent, David - no other word for it.

Loved the line: "Church Of The Easily Offended" !!

5Stars & Fav

[IraqIsWhack]

I'm gonna go have some caffeine now! 5 stars!

[Nigelcf]

Fantastic. You sure know how to tell a story David! :-)

[PoetLina]

The whole genre of storytelling has entered a new era with this latest phase in your brilliant career. Superb!

[ozjthomas]

This is a great story, the characters are incredibly vivid, oozing of humanity.

[windcu]

that was freakin good David...you made my day!

[twohawksfucking]

I love this, David. It's tough, sweet. Real.

I know that the line about the speakeasy during Prohibition is poetry, I do know that!

And I will not assume this is about you, though it may be... All I can say is: It holds together. Aspires to soar, soars.

Roy

[nukecat]

brillant as always mr curtis.

[AlteZakhen]

Tragic, Funny, Wonderfull.

I love your atmosphere.

[8journey8]

This video reminds me of a snow globe I once had: peering in, I could see a whole universe, and I felt I knew the place and could at any moment step into it. Deja vu. Here I am, looking into the world you created....and I know these people!! Twas brilliant, sir!! And don't get me started on how you can turn a phrase....!

[DavidRandallCurtis]

8journey*: Thank you very much for the kind words! ;)

[renegade4dio]

That was 10:42 well spent. I'm awed, yet unsure exactly why. I think I may have to watch again...

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Kabuki0009: I appreciate it. But... I thought there was an understanding between us -- that all future communication end with:

Hail 1Aware1! :p -- have a great week! ;)

[elviradark6]

my bg pic is similar to the photo next to you, except, i'm not holding a cig ^_^...'dont you think its time, you admit to yourself you have a problem'!!?..heheheh

hope you don't mind this is going on my playlist!!

5

[TheRavenOfPoe]

One of my favourite things in the world is listening to stories read aloud =) You are a master at it, David! I particularly love your turns of phrase and the scene in the car near the end. The tension you create is brilliant ^^

" 'I think the only thing that's tragic is people who can't take a joke.' I said. She slammed the door and walked out of my life."

[DavidRandallCurtis]

TheRavenOfPoe: Well, coming from a story teller of your status--that means a lot!  Thanks a lot! ;)

[marycigarettes]

you are one crackingly natural storyteller

[DavidRandallCurtis]

And MaryCigarettes is the greatest male singer on YouTube!!!! :P (and I am his bitch! :P ) - love ya mary!

[marycigarettes]

no no no..that's not it.....i sit at yer feet in my underwear while you smoke cigars in a big easy chair wearing a filthy old wifebeater vest .

[DickensianDreams]

"A new convert to the church of the easily offended." That`s a good one. :)

We have a nation wide smoking ban in Britain, too. A lot of the pubs and bars have gazebos or tent like structures on their property for their customers who smoke.

[controversialbook]

It wouldn't matter to me if you sing gospel song, I'll be there. FYI, I for one deeply appreciate the coat and tie. It's dumb of me I know, but I did so love the properness of yesteryear England. You and Jack Nicholson have a uniqueness that's captivating.

[RichardRoy2]

That was great. Just had me mesmorized all the way through. Looking forward to more.

[tinySpectacle]

Proof that you can be interesting for longer than 9 minutes: That's what this is. :P

But seriously. This is such a cool story. What you do with character and tension here is really excellent. I love how you weave in the well-worn lighter throughout and its reinforcement of the theme.  And the narrator is compelling--a tricky task for this kind of narrator. Just love it! So glad you are posting fiction now.

And I am totally honored this vid is a response to "Half-Life." Thanks! 5/F

[DavidRandallCurtis]

tinySpecatacle: Thanks for letting me post this as a response. And for letting me steal your dance moves! :P

[xxxild]

What he said! ^ And thank you for it.

Looking forward to your stories AND poetry.

[robby63]

" Slightly unnerving serenity" I love that line and this entire piece is brilliant. You drew me in from the start and I didn't want it to end. There are so many great moments in this piece, it's witty, descriptive, and interesting. You are able to put us right into these moments with you.

I am so glad you are sharing your short stories now.

faved, playlisted, and shared

Robby

[Lycan7lover]

your in narcatics anynomous II!!!!!!

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Lycan7lover: No, I'm not. I tried to get in... but they said I was over-qualified! :P

[Largo64]

I once tried to get into that group for people who talk too much - you know, On and On ANON - but I wouldn't shut up long enough to fill out the application.

(Not original, but very apt.)

- Stan Freberg

[AntaresInScorpius]

drc, you have outdone yourself. So, did you get your free drink??

[floydstinkyboy]

you and

MJ.

waddya mean really simple animation?? i can maybe take a whack at it.

[heatherlynblue]

pure evil! lol... awesome story, drc. i was glued to the screen.

[santiagodevill]

I was gonna say "first" but maybe next time :P 5*

"My name is Randall, and I'm a PRESCRIBSION drug adict" LOL, classic!

Very well writen! I look forward to more short storys from you :)

And I like the posters in the backround too.

I've been thinking about writing a few short storys my self. maybe an auto biography here & there ( If not for anything els to to keep me sharp)

[keanghiero]

nice.