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 Bob Britten has been writing for the past five years and shows no sign of stopping. A recent college graduate, his first non-uniform-type nametag job was as the assistant book review editor of the 'Journal of Chemical Education,' a position he obtained by calling from a pay phone in a Country Fair parking lot at precisely the right time. His undergraduate succession of majors is described at best as ‘eclectic,’ and at worst as ‘indecisive,’ having pursued degrees in Biology, Music, and Computer Science before settling on English. After finding the course of study that would result in the lowest possible paycheck and job availability, Bob started up with the school newspaper, writing the movie review column for two years. He was also Managing Editor during his senior year, on account of the previous Managing Editor quitting and everyone else being too busy. In this capacity, he has written assorted rants and editorials, most notably regarding the unfortunate cancellation of Mystery Science Theatre 3000. As a senior, he completed a thesis on the film and stage synthesis of Richard III. It earned him a ‘B.’ Currently he works for the department of Public Affairs at Allegheny College as an Editorial Assistant/Flunky for 'Allegheny Magazine,' where he writes feature articles and block alumni profiles, demonstrating that he is both creative and easily led. Bob Britten currently lives in Meadville, Pa., with his fiancé, whom he proposed to after being inspired by a John Cusack movie. He is presently pursuing employment with any of several regional newspapers, but as of yet employment is a speedy devil. Future plans include returning to school for his master’s in English Lit, possibly with a focus in film, in order to completely destroy any marketability he may have had left. In addition to writing, his interests include film theory and production, jazz improvisation, and technical theatre. He is also the proud father of several short stories in various stages of completion.
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