Date: January 17, 2007 09:21 am Title: Phyllis
I friggin love angry angela! MORE. Ooh I'm shaking in my boots for Andy...
Author's Response: Yes! Poor guy has no idea what he's in for! Thanks for reviewing.
Date: January 17, 2007 09:16 am Title: Angela
We need to expose him for two-faced conniving Judas that he is.
Heaven help Andy. This was very cute.
Author's Response: Thanks! That look on Angela's face during Andy's talking head said it all!
Date: January 17, 2007 09:11 am Title: Angela
So happy to see this series re-emerge. Oh boy, could Pam use advice now. And how sweet that both Angela (here) and Dwight (on the show) are supportive of her...even if Angela does have her own agenda (girlpower=adios Karen?) But I have to say that you're scaring me a little with how well you nail Angela's voice...how perfect that she tells Pam she'll still treat her as a shameless hussy in the office. Priceless. I know I keep saying this, but I think this was my favorite so far.
Author's Response: Yay! If you keep thinking each one is your favorite that means I'm doing my job! But the show has given us more about Angela to work with and that means more fun for me to write advice from her. She does have her own agenda but if it means a kick in the pants for Pam that's all kinds of awesome. Pam needs more allies. And more kicks in the pants! My new favorite formula is Angela+Pam=girlpower>Karen. Adios, indeed. Thanks for the continuous love of the advice!
10 [Report This]Date: January 17, 2007 09:10 am Title: Angela
This may in fact, have been the best chapter - Angela was just awesome, and the idea of sacrifice is VERY relevate to what Pam should be doing!!! Your keyboard to Greg Daniels' ear, I say!
Author's Response: Thanks Moxie! As I've said, Angela is rocking my world these days and I cannot wait to see what comes of her vendetta against Andy. It's given me the inspiration to see beyond her stern, judgmental exterior and imagine the softer side of Angela. Which is probably still not soft, but maybe less than rock hard?! Hee!
9 [Report This]Date: December 16, 2006 06:45 am Title: Darryl
I miss Darryl. Thanks for bringing him back for this. It's spot-on.
Author's Response: Thanks lis! I was missing him as well, but it was girl7 who put the bee in my bonnet!
Date: December 14, 2006 06:49 pm Title: Darryl
Darryl, Darryl, Darryl! Today must be Darryl day. You captured him so well here.
And I am seriously delinquent in posting comments for the rest of this series, but they have been awesome. Thank you for posting them!!!
Author's Response: Thanks lisahoo! Love me some Darryl... And don't worry about not posting comments - I can still feel the love! I just love playing with these other folks who we don't get to see nearly enough. So. Much. Fun. ;-)
Date: December 14, 2006 03:55 pm Title: Darryl
Yay, Darryl! You go, baby! I love Darryl. So down-to-earth. So real. The perfect foil for everyone on the fourth floor. And I love how he's looking out for his buddy Roy. I also love how observant he is (watching Pam watching Jim's car leave the lot, etc). You really made him come alive, as a real character. Congratulations.
Author's Response:
I love Darryl too! Down to earth -yes! ("Mike, I am not having fire eaters in a paper warehouse...") So glad he saved the day on the episode last night as well! I figured he'd get sick of Roy wasting his time and step in at some point. Thanks NEJ!
Date: December 14, 2006 01:16 pm Title: Darryl
Darryl! Of all the people! At least someone finally got through to Pam in the Parking Lot of Doom.
This is great.
Author's Response: The Parking Lot of Doom! Sounds like a giant crater is gonna open up and swallow then into the depths of hell ;) But Darryl could probably save Pam. Thanks Paper Jam!
8 [Report This]Date: December 14, 2006 01:00 pm Title: Darryl
Go Daryl. Very insightful
Author's Response: Thanks gotkona! And we finally got to see Darryl again last night. About time!
9 [Report This]Date: December 14, 2006 12:07 pm Title: Darryl
This was fantastic! You really did a great job with Daryl's voice. I can see him as that kind of friend to Roy. Well done!
Author's Response: Thanks kathryann! I didn't want him to be too touchy-feely but I figured he'd speak his mind if he thought it was best for Roy.
10 [Report This]Date: December 14, 2006 08:58 am Title: Darryl
So Par5, this just made my day - and it has been a crappy, crappy day, so I really needed it! I actually felt guilty for requesting a Darryl chapter because it's such a tall order - but you nailed it! [/Michael] I love how he's so straightforward and no nonsense here, because that's just the way he comes off on the show. And I really loved his advice to Pam about making her own happiness - what I would not PAY to see this happen on the show! Thank you thank you thank you!
Author's Response:
Aw, girl7, I'm so glad you liked it! When you suggested it (a while back!) I was a little stumped but then Darryl spoke to me yesterday when I was mulling over what an annoyance Roy has been, still hanging around thinking Pam wants him back. Voila! Darryl suddenly became quite useful.
Hope the rest of your day improves! ;-)
10 [Report This]Date: December 14, 2006 08:41 am Title: Darryl
This one is probably going to end up as one of my favourites of these series. You really did a great job capturing Darryl.
My only criticism (and it's a small one), is that I was first confused about how Jim could be leaving with Karen and then have him back in the parking lot. Maybe I just read it too fast, or perhaps there could be some clarification somehow.
But I really did think it was awesome! Well done!
Author's Response:
Thanks Moxie! I think everybody is missing poor Darryl. Jim left (in his own car) following Karen but he was concerned about Pam and came back. Left it a little vague, I know. I'll mull that over!
Now I wish Darryl would give Roy a dope slap! ;)
10 [Report This]Date: December 14, 2006 08:10 am Title: Darryl
Yay, Darryl! Awesome advice, Darryl! Woooooo!!!!
Author's Response: Give me a "D"! Give me an "A"! Aw, you get the idea. Thanks EL for supporting Darryl in his quest to subtract Roy from the Pam-Jim-Karen-Roy equation!
10 [Report This]Date: December 14, 2006 06:32 am Title: Darryl
Okay, you already know I'm a major fan of this series...but this one was seriously the best (do I keep saying that?) I never would have thought of Darryl, but it makes perfect sense. And his (your) take on Roy - bingo. I'm anticipating Roy still pursuing Pam on the show and I'd so rather the writers would just...not. So much better this way - you must send them this immediately to save us from that fate. And need I tell you how much I loved the ending? 'Yeah, I've got some time.' Ah, yes.
Author's Response: Colette, you warm my crusty cynical heart with your praise! I miss Darryl and I think he'd let Roy know what's what. And even though we haven't seen Roy in a couple weeks, wouldn't the Christmas party be just the time for him to make an awkward ill-timed move to won Pam back?! (Pure speculation - haven't read a single spoiler about tonight.) As always, the ending is fantasy on my part. But one of these days it'll be reality, right? Please?! Maybe Santa will bring it if we're good...
6 [Report This]Date: December 14, 2006 06:13 am Title: Darryl
I seriously love you for writing a Daryl chapter. This was really good, seeing his perspective on the Pam/Roy thing because I really do believe he was with Roy while the whole thing unfolded. I like how he's doing the typical guy thing by sticking up for his friend, but he's doing it respectfully and I like that Pam was willing to listen and understand.
This is such a great series so far and I'm really enjoying it.
Author's Response:
Thanks 69 cups! (Heh, heh! "69"....) We haven't seen Darryl in a while and I missed him! Also wanted to address the fact that Roy needs to move on. Maybe we'll see Roy try to make a grand gesture towards Pam tonight?!
Anyway, thanks so much for reviewing!
Date: December 04, 2006 07:53 pm Title: Karen
Gooooooooooooooooo Karen!!
No. I really mean it. Go. Like - yesterday. ;)
OK. That's mean. I can't kick her when she's down. I'm really loving these POVs and also really loving that Pam's still filling Jim's mind even at such a moment.
More soon? Don't make me beg....
Author's Response: Sing it with me xoxoxo "Na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye!" My favorite song. Never fear, my dear. Plenty of characters yet to give "good" advice! It's a bit of a stretch, but I figure Pam's probably been the one popping into his head during "those" moments for years - why should it stop now? Thanks for your continuously supportive reviews!
10 [Report This]Date: December 04, 2006 04:23 pm Title: Karen
Ack! Poor Karen. I was ready to hate her, but she's turning into a surprisingly sympathetic figure both on the show and in fanfic.
Author's Response: Oh yes, very sympathetic. I'll feel so bad for her as she's walking off into the sunset - alone! Hee! Not very charitable, I know, but she'd be better off with someone else. Anyone else...
Date: December 04, 2006 12:10 pm Title: Karen
OMG! An early Christmas present to all of us! I am so hoping for a realization on Karen's part, followed quickly by her departure and/or dumping Jim is what GD & Co have planned to put in our stockings! BTW-- great characterization of Karen.
Author's Response: Thanks lisahoo! Guess I can check you off my gift list now ;) I'm glad you thought Karen came across well - we haven't really gotten a glimpse on the show as to how she would react if Jim blurted out Pam's name during an intimate moment so I winged it! Hopefully GD & Co will be giving us all a gift too!
Date: December 04, 2006 10:14 am Title: Karen
Just a note, Jim put Andy's calculator in Jello, not his stapler.
Author's Response: Oops! Thanks.
10 [Report This]Date: December 04, 2006 08:16 am Title: Karen
There's nothing like the sweet taste of denial first thing on a Monday morning. If only this is how it would go... (and who knows - they'd never show it on screen anyway - so maybe it does ;-))
Niiice! [/kevin]
Author's Response: Thanks Moxie! I love starting the week off with some good denial. I can pretend it's all true until Thursday night, but until then, I'm content in my happy little Karen-free world! Glad you could join me.
10 [Report This]Date: December 04, 2006 07:19 am Title: Karen
Let me be the first to say - you devil! So satisfying on a number of levels (though clearly not for Jim. Ahem.) I even liked that she sent him packing in such an ignominious way...Karen gets out with her dignity intact, Jim gets the wake-up call from hell and Pam gets some much needed advice. And I liked how you had both Pam and Jim sort of defending Michael and Scranton and Karen just...not getting it. (Well, neither does he, but that's another story.)
I have an idea - maybe you should set up an advice booth on the Office set (like Lucy in Peanuts.) I think you could set those pesky writers straight in no time.
Author's Response:
Didn't Lucy charge 5 cents for advice? That's about what this is worth as well! But I do enjoy telling people what to do and creating a world where Karen is a lovely person, she just can't be in Scranton or anywhere near JH. Is that so much to ask???
Poor Jim had to take a cold shower, yes, but hopefully Karen's advice will kick him into gear. She dies get the satisfaction of kicking him to the curb and Jim will get over it as soon as Pam puts her mystery plan into action. Everybody ends up happy, especially you, me and all the other Jam shippers out there!
Author's Response: ETA- change "dies" to "does" above and pardon my uncoordinated attempts at typing...
10 [Report This]Date: December 04, 2006 07:18 am Title: Karen
Bye, bye Karen! I actually like this a lot- I like Karen being strong and standing up for herself. And then leaving. I really like the leaving. :)
Author's Response: Thanks Lis! That's my favorite part too. And why this is a little gift to myself! Maybe it's selfish but I don't care ;)
10 [Report This]Date: November 16, 2006 11:23 am Title: Oscar
Okay, you know what sucks about this? It makes me want Pam to become good friends with Oscar and Gil and do just this - go out and spend time with them, let them talk some sense into her - and we'll probably never get to see it on the show! This was a terrific idea, and as usual, very well done. Made me really like Gil, too. :o)
Author's Response: Well, I don't know about you, but as long as SOMEBODY talks some sense into that girl, I don't care who it is! Although it would be fun to to see this. Then maybe Dwight can go out and sing karaoke with them?! Thanks girl7!
10 [Report This]Date: November 15, 2006 05:52 pm Title: Toby
Poor, poor Toby. You did such a great job of putting his thoughts and feelings to the sad face we see on the show. I wanted to reach through your story and give him a big hug. Oh, and the advice he gave Pam was great.
Author's Response: Toby gets no love in the office and I wanted to see him have a meaningful interaction with Pam. Glad you liked it!
9 [Report This]Date: November 15, 2006 11:22 am Title: Phyllis
This is really lovely. You've done a great job of capturing each character and their backstories. The advice they give is so true in each case that I can picture their faces exactly while they speak, which is not always the case in fanfic. Great job!
Author's Response: Thanks Paper Jam! BTW- great name! It's been really fun to take these poor characters who, for the most part, get so little screen time and play around with them a bit. And of course, to make them push Pam and Jim together in some way ;) Glad you enjoyed it!