I never set out to be a “content creator.” Honestly, I never planned on being most of the things I’ve done for a living: projectionist, costumer, graphic designer, webmaster.
Over the years, my interests, opportunities, and skills have collided—and sometimes conspired—to lead me here. For better and for worse, I’ve simply followed the path.
I may not (yet) be as “successful” as I was in some past ventures, but I’m by far the happiest I’ve ever been doing what I do now. I wake up genuinely excited to create and curate this newsletter. And be a small part of a large creative community.
COLLIDE PRESS Subscribers
On Substack = 2,797
On YouTube = 18,857
(as of 09-20-25)
Most days, I have no idea what I’m going to say until my fingers hit the keyboard. Some days, the words flow like water. Other days, it’s like pulling teeth.
Still, for well over a year now, I’ve published a newsletter at the very least. Yay!
More often than not, I’ve also managed to piece together a montage or two. Slowly but surely, people are finding my work on Substack and on YouTube. I’m grateful for every subscriber and supporter.
For many reasons, I prefer posting on Substack. It’s simpler and less frustrating, yes, but it also feels more like a conversation than a performance. And for me, that’s the whole point: writing to get to know myself and others better.
Quality over quantity for the win. Always.
Thank you for being a friend!
Clint 🌈✌️
P.S. Thanks for all the notes about my echocardiogram yesterday. The test went smoothly, and I’ll know more in a few weeks when I meet with my cardiologist.
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ON THIS DAY = SEPTEMBER 20
BIRTHDAYS
1870 = Sascha Schneider = German artist 🌈
1873 = Sidney Olcott = Canadian-American actor and filmmaker
1878 = Upton Sinclair = American writer
1920 = Jay Ward = American animator, producer, and screenwriter
1929 = Anne Meara = American actor and playwright
1934 = Sophia Loren = Italian actor
1935 = Keith Roberts = English author and illustrator
1936 = Andrew Davies = Welsh author, screenwriter, and producer
1941 = Dale Chihuly = American sculptor and educator
1948 = George R. R. Martin = American writer
1951 = Debbi Morgan = American actor
1956 = Gary Cole = American actor
1967 = Gunnar Nelson = American singer-songwriter
1967 = Kristen Johnston = American actor
1967 = Matthew Nelson = American singer-songwriter
1968 = Michelle Visage = American tv personality, singer, and actor
1976 = Jon Bernthal = American actor
1978 = Charlie Weber = American actor
1986 = Aldis Hodge = American actor
1990 = Phillip Phillips = American singer-songwriter
EVENTS
1519 = Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Sanlúcar de Barrameda with about 270 men on his expedition which ultimately culminates in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
1893 = Charles Duryea and his brother road-test the first American-made gasoline-powered automobile.
1946 = The first Cannes Film Festival is held, having been delayed for seven years due to World War II.
1954 = The Moomin comics, created by Tove Jansson and Lars Jansson, is published internationally in the London newspaper The Evening News.
1973 = Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes tennis match at the Houston Astrodome.
1984 = The Cosby Show premieres on NBC.
1984 = Who’s The Boss? premieres on ABC.
2011 = The United States military ends its "don't ask, don't tell" policy, allowing gay men and women to serve openly for the first time.
HOLIDAYS + OBSERVANCES
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
PORTRAIT + QUOTE OF THE DAY
“I'd rather sell 10,000 records that represent me than 2 million that don't represent me at all.”
Phillip Phillips
Now listen Sharon that DougT 🇫🇴🇬🇧 has a lot to answer for 😮 😜
This! So much this! “it also feels more like a conversation than a performance”. So much of what you write is like salve for my soul. By whatever divine universal happenstance that put you and I in the same path, know I’m so eternally grateful for and blessed by. You’re a good egg, Clinton Marie!