Paul Guyot

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:
StL
About Me:
Recovering television writer who's managed, through a bizarre alignment of planets, to have some short stories published. Wrote and produced the CBS drama JUDGING AMY for three seasons.

Currently writing pilots for Sony, A&E, and Fox.
I Am A:
Writer
Website:
http://paulguyot.net
Books And Authors I Like:
Greene, MacDonald, The Coens, Cain, Steinbeck, O'Conner, McCarthy, McMurtry, Chase, Zaillian, Pelecanos, Simon, Lippman, Eisler, Child, Connelly
Movies And TV Shows I Like:
Never Cry Wolf, Searching For Bobby Fischer, Infernal Affairs, Hard-Boiled, The Shawshank Redemption, They All Laughed, A Better Tomorrow, Day For Night, The Breakfast Club, De Zaak Alzheimer, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Thief, Q&A, The Third Man, The Seven-Ups, Le Mans, Hooper, The Wild Bunch, Ride the High Country, Enter The Dragon, Once Upon a Time in The West, Police Story II, The Sting, Things To Do in Denver When You're Dead, Le Samourai, Kicking and Screaming, The Fabulous Baker Boys, The Hustler, The Daytrippers, The Postman Always Rings Twice, Man on Fire, All That Jazz, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, Big Night, Fargo, The 400 Blows, Glengarry Glen Ross, The French Connection, School of Rock, Manhunter, The Thin Blue Line, Chinatown, Murder By Death

Comment Wall:

  • Paul Guyot

    One of my weaknesses (or afflictions) is collecting comic strips that have to do with writing. I have... well, way too many. Peanuts, Calvin & Hobbes, Bloom County, the list goes on.

    Mar 11, 2007

  • Sean Chercover

    That is an excellent comic strip, Paul.

    Mar 11, 2007

  • Sean Doolittle

    This seems like an amazing coincidence: the last I heard from MY muse it was holed up in a cheap three-flat in Labrador City. I lost the trail after that. Can I borrow your dog?

    Mar 13, 2007

  • Robert Gregory Browne

    Okay, man, that's the best photo yet. Perfect. It actually kinda looks like what you looked like after Bill finished drinking my beer at LCC.

    Mar 14, 2007

  • EDWARD C MORGAN

    Hey Paul...thanks for the post and thanks for enjoying my stories.

    Mar 15, 2007

  • David J. Montgomery

    My fictional movie character guy in my picture can kick your fictional movie character guy in your picture's ass. And drive faster, too. Although your guy does pretty good.

    Mar 17, 2007

  • Lori G. Armstrong

    Paul -
    Could it be...another bull riding fan? Or you pullin' my bullrope?

    Bodacious got even with Hedeman though for the big ride. You've seen the footage where Bodacious rearranged Hedeman's face?

    Love the comic strip :)

    Mar 18, 2007

  • Lori G. Armstrong

    I know the name Freckles Brown as its said with reverence everywhere. I read about that ride in the book "Chasing the Rodeo" which is excellent by the way.

    I've never seen a 95 ride. Gotta be something to behold though. When we went to the PBR in Billings we didn't get treated to any 90 pt rides. Ditto for the day we went to CFD last summer. But the SD Cowboys bronc riders did very well - and they had 5 people cheering for them - us.

    You watching PBR now? Who's your fave bull? Sorry. I'm such a fangirl...

    Mar 18, 2007

  • Brian Thornton

    Man, is it *good* to see Paul Guyot's name here, and to get to read your stuff. Can Terrill Lankford be far behind?

    Mar 19, 2007

  • Sean Doolittle

    WGC at Doral starting. . .now.

    Mar 23, 2007

  • Lori G. Armstrong

    We haven't seen the "jumpin' cow" Sportsmachine lately. Ditto for Here's Your Sign. I wonder if they're bucking in the PRCA? If they don't buck for a while, isn't there a chance they won't buck as hard once they're back in the arena?

    I like Big Bucks too...but because Justin rode him so beautifully.

    Mar 24, 2007

  • Sean Doolittle

    And he takes home the half mil at Tavistock, too. Gischler and his fancy helicopter.

    Mar 28, 2007

  • Elaine Flinn

    Free at last! Lord, Almighty! He's free at last!

    Mar 28, 2007

  • Elaine Flinn

    I just had the distinct pleasure of reading Mr. Guyot's TRUE STORY. After leaving my comment - I find myself still reeling.

    Mar 29, 2007

  • Elaine Flinn

    I should qualify my last statement: I was 'reeling' because I wasn't in the story.

    Mar 29, 2007

  • Paul Guyot

    I didn't want to kill you.

    Mar 29, 2007

  • Elaine Flinn

    I'll drink to true love anytime. I'll even buy.

    Mar 30, 2007

  • Daniel Hatadi

    Hi, I'm ... oh wait. The tone hasn't gone yet. Okay, there it is.

    Hi, my name is Daniel and I'd like to buy your answering machine. If you can call me on--

    *maximum message length exceeded*

    Apr 4, 2007

  • Sean Chercover

    Nice jacket, Jimbo.

    Apr 5, 2007

  • Lori G. Armstrong

    Finally got to see the Marchi ride. Damn. Picture perfect. He spurred the hell out of Black Smoke. And I wondered if he wanted to punch Adriano in the face because he snuck up behind him and snatched the glory *again*

    Think anyone will ride Belles Blue this year?

    And it surprised the hell out of me during the TMI, when Ty, the toughest talkin' cowboy on the planet, applauded Ross Coleman for wearing a helmet after the concussion Ross received in the chutes. I assumed Ty would think only pussies wore helmets. I think its only a matter of time before helmets become standard...of course, someone is gonna hafta die first, ala Frost and the vest issue.

    And damn, McBride makes it look easy, doesn't he?

    Billings is the closest venue for live PBR action for me and I'll have to miss it this year, which sucks. Got to watch young Mr. Canter win his first event last year.

    Apr 10, 2007

  • Robert Gregory Browne

    Rockford. Oh, yeah.

    Apr 10, 2007

  • Robert Gregory Browne

    Man, I just noticed you've listed De Zaak Alzheimer as a favorite movie. I thought I was the only one in the world who knew about that one. What a wonderful movie. Loved every minute of it.

    Apr 10, 2007

  • Tim Maleeny

    Guyot, thanks for picking up a copy of Dragon. After reading what you did to Lippman and Eisler in "True Story", I sure hope it doesn't let you down.

    Apr 19, 2007

  • Daniel Hatadi

    BANZAI!

    Apr 19, 2007

  • Tim Maleeny

    One of the great films of all time. Lithgow should've been nominated. Dr. Emilio Lizardo was a tough, tough role.

    Apr 20, 2007

  • Tim Maleeny

    Guyot, got your message. Put down the guitar and check your email.

    Apr 25, 2007

  • John Morgan Wilson

    Hi, Paul...How's St. Louis treating you? Now that you're idled by the strike, it's time to get that novel finished. Nice to hear from you after so long. Hope things are well.

    Nov 26, 2007

  • John Morgan Wilson

    Paul...we miss you out here as well. The MWA chapter went through a very rough period but seems to have stabilized and found new energy under Les Klinger's leadership. My last Justice novel, Rhapsody in Blood, somewhat on the lighter siee, was out last year. Spider Season, back to darker, will be out late next year. Hope the family is well. Good holidays!

    Dec 4, 2007

  • Lori G. Armstrong

    Thanks for contacting me, I went into hibernate mode with deadlines. And I'll be there for a bit longer. Ugh.

    I haven't heard of the yahoo group. When you get a sec, more details would be appreciated! It would rock if they picked Hallowed Ground to read. Heck, it would rock if anyone read HG....

    Willingham? Showed some gumption in 2006 for a while, but he backed off. He's gonna have to lose that "deer in the headlights" look when he gets on the back of a bull and find the "I don't give a shit if I die, just let me ride the goddamn bull for 8 seconds" look that Mr. Perfect - aka Mr. Justin McBride has :)

    I'm picking my boy Justin again for 2009 - place your bet, partner

    Dec 22, 2007

  • JackBludis

    Nope, the cover didn't arouse me, although a lot of HARD CASE CRIME'S covers do. It was a Shamus winner. I'm a sucker for those Shamuses, having been nominated a couple of times. (One story, one novel.)

    Dec 22, 2007

  • len howlett

    Goodness Gracious,

    Paul, I didn't mean to profane the sacred Vice. I wear polyester in pastel colors as a sign of my humility while I watch the episodes. On the other hand I see you are a Peckinpah fan and I love all of his stuff. And I take 'School of Rock,' 'Enter the Dragon,' and 'Fargo' seriously, deadly seriously. And Steve McQueen, forget about it, the Man was Larger than Life. And I thought I was one of the few who remembers 'Thief'...."My ex-wife, rocket scientist that she is...."Thanks for the communique .
    Len

    Jan 7, 2008