EXERCISE: Darth Vader in a Bubble Bath?

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original posting: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 22:49:22 -0400

Okay, here's the spin...

Take a villian.  The Wicked Witch of the East, Darth Vader, Snidely Whiplash, Dr. No, whoever you like to boo and hiss.

Now, imagine them out of their role for a bit.  For example:

1.  Taking a vacation
2.  Relaxing with a nice bubble bath
3.  Trying hard to have a peaceful, quiet breakfast
4.  Playing with the pets
5.  Out for a night on the town
6.  At the 4th of July celebration

or wherever you wouldn't expect them to be.

Walk us through that scene.  How does Darth act with his niece?  When the Wicked Witch is relaxing in her bubble bath, does she sing?

Go ahead, take a break.

and write!