She Took on Hollywood Before It Took on Her

Hollywood does steal, at times unknowingly (“If You Think Your Idea Was Stolen, Think Again,” by Ian Gurvitz, The Rules of Hollywood, Oct. 1). All it takes is one unethical producer and a roomful of unwitting participants. Major studios may not know the origins of an idea or, in my case, an entire script. Bring it to their attention, prove it, and they do what’s right.

Call it chutzpah, insanity or a mixture of both, but I took ‘em on and won. The experience was nasty. It battered my soul. I felt vindicated and empowered. I could have done nothing. I could have played the victim. I’m glad I didn’t.

Carol Starr Schneider

Sherman Oaks