Scott, What a powerful post (pun intended!). I am working on a new story and it made me think that I should slow down and revisit my characters to check a couple of the points you mentioned. Thanks! Mina

Funny you mention looking back at your characters. I just finished the character course on here and it really helped me flesh mine out. (Plug intended) It's worth looking into. Chris

Funny moment when Whedon realizes he's just fucked up by portraying RDJ *sipping a cocktail* in his trailer. He stammers for a second or two then recovers by continuing his praise of Hemsworth. Actors take note. Smoothing out an instance of foot-in-mouth isn't as over-the-top obvious as y'all generally make it.