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Archive for February, 2007

My name is not Paul Hastings.

Saturday, February 10th, 2007

I learned something new yesterday while scouting in Downtown L.A. There is no such person as Paul Hastings.
You know the building that I’m talking about, right? It’s the former Arco Tower at 5th & Flower Streets, the one that that proudly emblazons across the top: Paul Hastings. It was prominently visible in […]

The 424s are coming

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

I just had to dial the new (424) area code for the first time while making some location scouting phonecalls. Last month, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) moved from Beverly Hills to Century City, so their new phone has changed to 424-288-2000.
This is the newest area code in California, made mandatory on 26 August 2006. […]

Sheraton Universal. How may I help you?

Friday, February 2nd, 2007

I just got my second wrong-number call from someone who actually wanted to reach the nearby Sheraton Universal City Hotel. My home phone number is 818- 980-7878 and theirs is 818- 980-1212. Crap!
Maybe I should start taking reservations. And credit card numbers too!
It’s ironic because these guys don’t even allow filming. […]