A writer demonstrates he can control reality simply by dictating changes. A writer demonstrates he can control reality simply by dictating changes. A writer demonstrates he can control reality simply by dictating changes.
Gregory West's method of working, by using a recorder which would later be transcribed by a secretary, was how Rod Serling produced all of his scripts, although he preferred to do his dictating while lounging beside his pool.
Rod Serling: We hope you enjoyed tonight's romantic story on The Twilight Zone. At the same time, we want you to realize that it was, of course, purely fictional. In real life, such ridiculous nonsense could never. Gregory West: Rod, you shouldn't! [Gregory interrupts Rod Serling. He walks over to his safe and pulls out a tape marked Rod Serling] Gregory West: I mean, you shouldn't say such things as "nonsense" and "ridiculous!" [Gregory continues as he throws the tape into the fire] Rod Serling: Well, that's the way it goes. [in a resigned tone as he fades away] Narrator: [Closing Narration] Leaving Mr. Gregory West, still shy, quiet, very happy - and apparently in complete control of the Twilight Zone.
