Blake Deco, the man who rescued Hollywood movie star Goldie St. Helen abducted by drug lord has sold his screenplay, Gun Kiss, to a movie producer. We met up with him recently at his Sunset Boulevard restaurant, Mama Tacos, where he tells us how he is adjusting to his new world.
Reporter: Congratulations on selling your screenplay, Gun Kiss, to Hollywood. How does it make you feel?
Blake: Super, man. Never thought it could happen.
Reporter: It’s not your first attempt on writing a screenplay, is it?
Blake: I have a drawer of rejected works. As far as I’m concerned they are all good.
Reporter: So, how did you get lucky?
Blake: Lady luck was on my side.
Reporter: How does it feel being married to a world-famous movie star, Goldie St. Helen?
Blake [smiling]: She never acts when she’s with me.
Reporter: Why did you decide to write Gun Kiss?
Blake: The events almost cost us our lives. I felt compelled to write the story. You probably won’t believe me if I told you what we went through. Just wait until the movie comes out.
Reporter: What advice would you give aspiring screenwriters?
Blake: Don’t give up. Rest, take it slow, retreat if you have to, but don’t give up. It’s kinda like waiting for the big catch out at sea.
Reporter: You’ve worked with the F.B.I. and H.S.I. Ever thought about writing thriller novels based on your experiences?
Blake [chuckling]: Do I look like a recluse to you?
Reporter: Who do you see playing you and Goldie in the movie?
Blake: Oh, there are so many outstanding talents out there. I like Leonardo DiCaprio, but he’s old now. We need someone younger. They’ll show up, they always do. I’ll leave it to the casting director to decide who plays who.
Reporter: What are you up to these days?
Blake: I’m working on a new screenplay.
Reporter: Awesome. Can you share with us what new one is about?
Blake: It’s top secret.
Reporter [laughing]: I had to try, Blake. Any thoughts about the movie industry these days?
Blake: There are enough forward-thinking people in the industry to keep Hollywood alive.
Reporter: It’s a tough business, even for screenwriters. Think you’ll survive?
Blake: No fuel, no rocket.
Reporter: What draws you to the movie business?
Blake: Probably a gene thing I inherited from my parents. They both wrote for television.
Reporter: So, why do you still bother running a restaurant like Mama Tacos?
Blake: I like being here. I treat it as a recreation. Customers need not worry about food quality since I’m not the one who prepares the dishes. I’ve got an expert in the kitchen. Then again, what’s new about wearing many hats? Lots of stars owned restaurants and other business. Just do what you want, man. Whatever you think is right for you.
Reporter: Do you think your industry promotes sex and violence?
Blake: Which one?
Reporter: The movie business.
Blake: Hollywood didn’t exist during the Roman Empire. Have you read what those people used to do back then?
Reporter: Have you attended any Hollywood parties?
Blake: We have been invited to a few, but Mama Tacos demands a lot of my time, especially at night.
Reporter: What goes on at these parties?
Blake: Sometimes it’s just a private dinner, sometimes it’s loud. We don’t stay long enough to know what goes on past midnight.
Reporter: Your wife is richer than you. How do you feel about that?
Blake: We complement each other in many other ways.
Reporter: What do you most like in life?
Blake: Not hearing a gunshot.
Reporter: Any holiday plans with her soon?
Blake: Yeah, maybe we’ll go to Egypt. We’d like to see the pyramids.
Reporter: Thanks for your time, Blake. All the best with Gun Kiss.
Blake: Great chatting with you too. Oops, sorry, I forgot to offer you a drink. What would you like to have?
