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My first . . .

As I continue to look for my next full-time gig, this week has yielded a lot of writing assignments. And it's funny how they all come together in one blast.

Usually on Sunday nights, I'm not exactly sure what I'll be doing in the following week. By Tuesday, I have a pretty good idea if it's going to be a busy week or not. As I prep another lengthy Q&A with my friend and fellow writer Darryl Smyers and a feature on this year's Warped Tour, here are a couple of things to read to tide you over.

First, this week's edition of My First . . . is with Bryce Avary from the Rocket Summer. And I did a little piece on a forthcoming documentary on the Descendents/All.

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