I always carry a notepad with me, even on vacation. If I'm on the computer when the story 'hits', I open a Word document and start typing until I get it all out. I've got tons of notes that I never throw out. You never know when a story will strike! Franny Armstrong More Quotes by Franny Armstrong More Quotes From Franny Armstrong Silence is golden for me. I live in the country and hear only my pets, birds, crickets, and the wind in the trees. Franny Armstrong silence wind country I relish the time I have when there are no interruptions. Most often the best time for writing is late at night. Franny Armstrong late writing night I'm on Facebook and the Internet EVERY DAY NUMEROUS TIMES A DAY.Sorry about the shouting but I can't help myself. My mother said her dog (a lapdog) never sits on my lap because I always have the laptop on it. Franny Armstrong dog mother sorry I have always thought that the role of the film-maker is to present the argument persuasively, emotionally and coherently and then it is over to the viewer, they are either convinced or not convinced, moved or not moved and they decide whether they will take action or not. Franny Armstrong argument roles action