1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 &quot;Laws of work: Show up. Shut up. Do your job&quot;. &amp;nbsp; David Mamet is a Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright, screenwriter and director known for such works as 'American Buffalo,' 'Glengarry Glen Ross,' 'The Untouchables' and 'Phil Spector.' His trademark&amp;nbsp;rapid-fire dialogue are studded with obscenities and explore the power relationships and corporate corruption. &amp;nbsp; There is only really one rule of drama - &quot;Don't be boring&quot;. &amp;nbsp; He is one of the most prolific storytellers of modern times. In this special episode on Ten Words I look behind the scenes of his most famous script, what motivates him to write, why are writers like beavers and why is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu the secret to his success? &amp;nbsp; David Mamet's Masterclass on dramatic writing Ten Words http://jeremy.live/podcast <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8574926/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/33799397