Zach Braff's Garden State Blog: Blog unto Others...

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July 11, 2005

Blog unto Others...

Dear friends,

Sorry I've been MIA for so long. This is just a quick post to say I'm still here and I'm gonna post a long message soon, but I've just been stupid, silly busy finishing "The Last Kiss" and moving to Manhattan to start up "Fast Track" right away. As I can barely keep my eyes open, I'm not gonna say to much other than this:

1) Those of you who have been having some sort of verbal battle on the comments section of this blog. Please stop. That is not what this site is about and it is certainly not what I am about. There are an infinite number of places to be mean and unkind on the internet, please don't do that here. Talk about ANYTHING you like, write poetry, tell me about your day, ask me anything, you can even yell at me for not posting and write "you probably don't even read this, but...", just don't argue about meaningless shit here. The fact that the people on this blog are so cool and friendly is the reason I've kept doing it.

2) Check out Lori McKenna, "Beautiful Man" on iTunes. It will make you feel warm and fuzzy and sad and happy and lonesome all at the same time. (Now that's quality art!)

3) Smile; Bobby and Whitney do.

love,
zb

Zach

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Comments

woooo i'm the first comment

Posted by: trent young | Jul 11, 2005 6:38:54 PM

hola

Posted by: andrea | Jul 11, 2005 6:39:16 PM

thanks for coming back.

Posted by: jab | Jul 11, 2005 6:39:46 PM

i havent even read the blog yet but i had to respond. rrreeelllaaaxxx your golden
its hella kew that you get to do the soundtrack for your movie the wonders that a hit movie will do. come to vegas so i can chillax witchu.
uhhhh...
much love im movin to los angeles soon to start my whole foray into that shiz. love ya lots
a crazy freakazoid named andrea
watch out the world is an alien and i am its mothership
this is what tom cruise thinks everyday anyways im out lataz

Posted by: andrea | Jul 11, 2005 6:42:37 PM

Yay Zach. The peeps will listen to you.
I must say I was disappointed to read the mayhem.
This is usually (in the main) such a lovely blog to read.
Hopefully it will revert to what it was!

Hope you get time for some mini-rests and that you are pleased with the work you have done on TLK.

Nadine

Posted by: Nadine | Jul 11, 2005 6:42:53 PM

me again this is gettin crazy bobby and whitney thats highlarious
be a man elmo

Posted by: andrea | Jul 11, 2005 6:44:22 PM

Hi Zach. Never seen this little comments so I'm commenting.

The other day I saw Broken Social Scene at bluesfest in Ottawa, do you like them?

sincerely,
not being mean : )

Posted by: seabashedin | Jul 11, 2005 6:45:17 PM

I'm glad you're back and going to post again soon. I've missed my Zac reports!
Glad to hear you are alive and well and busy and etc. etc.

Posted by: Angie | Jul 11, 2005 6:46:19 PM

allright this is my last one for reals. i just had to say that one time i posted first and this time second. im gettin really schnazzy at this. million dollar baby comes out tomorrow. if u wanna see me this is for everyone go to http://blog.myspace.com/az1985

Posted by: andrea | Jul 11, 2005 6:47:45 PM

OOOhhh we miss you here in Canada...I am shocked I didn't run into you at a Tim Horton's or the casino. Can't wait for the new season of Scrubs to come out as I have watched the first season to death and can now recite all lines.....until the next post....I'll be waiting getting jacked up on caffiene and cigarettes...

Posted by: melissa | Jul 11, 2005 6:47:49 PM

Hey look I'm number 9!

Posted by: Benji Wang | Jul 11, 2005 6:48:47 PM

Hi Zachy,
You were in my dream the other night as JD, only you were the charge nurse on the floor that I was working on. (I'm relocating to FL and looking for a nursing job) Anyhoo, I better stop watching my scrubs DVD! Hope you are happy and healthy. Visit my blog if you are bored:
http://goodkarma8.blogspot.com/
It's quite fabulous, if I do say so myself. Peace and love to you always.
Kristin

Posted by: Kristin | Jul 11, 2005 6:49:18 PM

Hell to the no, Zach. Welcome back to the world of Blogging. Hope you're enjoying being back on the East Coast. Hot enough for you? I'll be waiting for that long post,

Super Geek Fan,
Erica

Posted by: Erica | Jul 11, 2005 6:49:54 PM

A Haiku for Zach.

Zach Braff has a blog
comment bastards sadden him
Bobby beats Whitney

Posted by: Zung | Jul 11, 2005 6:49:59 PM

Good to hear from you again Zach. Word of advice for downtime during filming: get yourself a PSP. I've been playing this Wipeout game like it's my job. That, and convince Fox to release Garden State on UMD. That's the only movie right now I'd be willing to shell out for again just to have in my back pocket to watch at anytime.

Posted by: Benjamin | Jul 11, 2005 6:50:28 PM

Holy crap I'm one of the first ten! :) I had no idea about the bickering. Perhaps people here just get antcy when you haven't been around for so long. Anywhoo I'm glad your'e back :D

Sorry you had to see the bickering. I have been too busy with film classes to see what all that is about but foryou to complain must be bad.

By the way I noticed you were on Martha Stewart?!?! How wierd. My mom watches that show and she called me and said "that boy you like from that doctor show is on Martha". I was like whaaa? But I guess here in canada they air the older episodes.

Zach you should seriously check out Stars they rock my world. I'm sure you've heard of them since you were in Montreal and all but regardless http://arts-and-crafts.com/stars There you go :) Have a great night/day whatever time it is you celebrities are on.

Maya

Posted by: Neveronlyonce | Jul 11, 2005 6:52:01 PM

Hi Zach...

Do you ever go back in your
blog to see if anyone posted comments there....

not a hint.... *looks suspect*.... honest....

sunshine, lollipops and rainbows everywhere.

xox

what im listening to: "What the Song Looks Like" - by Dublin band RIVAL

Posted by: Rose Angel | Jul 11, 2005 6:52:38 PM

Do you know if/when Scrubs starts shooting again?

Glad to see you back.. don't let the losers get you down, they didn't get enough attention from their momma. :)

Posted by: Marie | Jul 11, 2005 6:53:47 PM

Hope you read this zach, Garden State changed my life. Do you like the new Coldplay album? Speed of Sound is the best song EVER. Please respond to this.

Posted by: chris | Jul 11, 2005 6:54:51 PM

Hi there zach! good to hear from you. i hope everything is well.

Posted by: Abbe | Jul 11, 2005 6:55:05 PM

Hey Zach,

Good to see that you're back and keeping busy. Make sure that you keep us posted as to what you're getting up to and if you managed to find anything to do in Montreal at night.

lovin ya lots
Mich

Posted by: Michelle | Jul 11, 2005 6:55:12 PM

say my name on your next blog.

-james

Posted by: James | Jul 11, 2005 6:56:42 PM

take a look at my groups on myspace one of them is a film group cause im a film major and their picture is of donald fiason its hilarios

Posted by: andrea | Jul 11, 2005 6:57:00 PM

Wear SOCKS!

Posted by: Neveronlyonce | Jul 11, 2005 6:57:17 PM

WOW! I'm at the beginning! Ya so I'm glad you finally posted, though I do understand you haven't had much time with filming and all that, but ya I hope you will find the time to write a larger post during the next shoot. I hope you had a fine day today, I was boiling hot and me and our friends went to swim and we foung a dead rat in the pool, all I can say is that it involved alot of shrieking. So that was the moment of the day brought to you by me... I hope you get some sleep and write back soon. :P

hoping to hear of you soon
-isi-

Posted by: isabelle | Jul 11, 2005 6:57:38 PM

I just bought Garden State and loved it! I love when directors take risks and make something compleley unique then what is out there. I also love the soundtrack, amazing!! I just wanted to say i admire your work; acting, directing and writing.

Posted by: Lisa | Jul 11, 2005 6:58:33 PM

Zach!!!!

I knew you were going to post soon, I can't believe I am one of the first to write back. We missed you, baby!

You were cute in People's eligible bachelor edition (or whatever it was called), paintball as a first date, yeah, right! You're too much of a romantic for that.

I'm bummed that Scrubs won't be on until midseason, what is wrong with those network executives????

I've made two trips to Canada recently and thought of you but it was British Columbia both times so I wouldn't have run into you - didn't run into Jen or Ben either, who have been in Vancouver lately.

I finally bought an Ipod and one of these days I'm going to re-read your whole blog and check out all your recommended songs! Of course I ripped the GS soundtrack to it right away. BTW, doesn't the new Coldplay album rock?? I'm going to see them August 19 in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Thanks so much for writing - as Jewish grandmothers say, "you never call, you never write..." Once a month is better than nothing! We love you.

Peace,
Anna C.

Posted by: Anna C. | Jul 11, 2005 6:58:49 PM

hey zach

i was wondering if the scrubs season 2 dvd was coming out any time soon? And also i got more of a serious question, is it easier to make it in hollywood without going to film school or is film school the best way to make it

Posted by: Nick Matthews | Jul 11, 2005 6:59:32 PM

where in the city are you going to be shooting? i want to come visit (if it's not a closed set, that is) :) nice to have u back zach!

Posted by: rebecca | Jul 11, 2005 7:00:27 PM

i forgot to mention--thanks so much for recommending some tunes. sounds like it's just what i need right now.

Posted by: abbe | Jul 11, 2005 7:01:30 PM

Hey Zach,
Glad to see you are still with us, I hope your flurry of a world slows down soon so you can take a breather. Also last night the people behind my house were being moronically loud at 1:30 in the morning and my wireless was bugging out. I popped the GS soundtrack into my player and was immediatly in a happy and less sadistic mood. I thank you and I am sure my neighbors thank you, mostly because I didnt send my "attack" dog at them. He isnt much of an attack dog, the only thing he attacks is a stuffed replica of a squirell(quite lifelike) and sometimes me if I dont feed him at 5 o'clock sharp.

Posted by: Analisa | Jul 11, 2005 7:02:08 PM

zach
can you give us a hint about music that could be heard on the upcoming season of scrubs? You ever thought about putting Elliot Smith on? His music, as i'm sure everyone knows, would fit in perfect with some of the past music.

Posted by: mike | Jul 11, 2005 7:02:53 PM

oh P.S.

its cool that you dont want your blog to turn into a verbal battlefield...

If it still continues, can you please ignore it and not hold it against the the people who are here to talk about their day or ask you questions or write poetry...

Dont be like (for example) Adam Duritz who hardly ever posts anymore and when he does its just to have a go at the "extremely unpleasant people" on his message board..

smile eternally xox

Posted by: Rose Angel | Jul 11, 2005 7:04:29 PM

you mentioned poems so i th ought: hey. why not.

roses are red
violets are blue
i am hungry
lets eat chicken.

have a spectacular dayyy :o)

love and such
-maddie

Posted by: maddie | Jul 11, 2005 7:04:40 PM

Z-Unit,

You haven't really talked about the current status of next season's Scrubs. Maybe you have and I'm just a bad reader. I did always score low on the Reading Comprehension parts of those standardized tests. Oh well... what's the scoop? When should I plan on reinstating my "Tuesday nights at Sacred Heart" get-togethers. No, I didn't really have those... but I should. Also, I thought I would share this with you, as it is a true testament to your awesomeness. I am a Music Therapist at a nursing home in Minneapolis and one of my residents (a 87 year old resident to be exact) asked me if our next movie viewing could be Garden State. No joke. She didn't know your name, mind you, but you can't win them all.

Peace, Love, and Cottonelle~

Posted by: Tempa | Jul 11, 2005 7:05:53 PM

Wow, after coming to you blog for about 6 months I guess it's finally time I actually posted something in here, yes? Hmmm, now that I've started, I haven't a clue as to what to say... think Ian, think... uhhhh... Scrubs! That's a good show, yes? Yes. Garden State... good movie, yes? Yes. Is Zach the pimp daddy? Ohhh you better believe it. Is it bad that everytime some says something about pimps or pimping that I think of that dream scene in scrubs with Zach and Donald strolling into the hospital in full pimp gear? Or is it worse that the people in my circle talk about pimps that often? Hmmm... I need to consult my Kaballah guru for this one. I guess that's all for now.

Peace and love

Posted by: Ian | Jul 11, 2005 7:05:53 PM

Peace and love

Posted by: Ian | Jul 11, 2005 7:06:34 PM

Hey Zach,
I dont wanna turn 23... what should I do?

Posted by: isabella | Jul 11, 2005 7:07:29 PM

Hey Zach,
It's been awhile since you last posted, good to hear from you again. Can't wait for your long post. I got a look at The Last Kiss and I must say, it looks good, I'm so going to see that, and any other movies you write, direct, or star in. You rock!

Much Peace and Love,

Janeth

Posted by: Janeth | Jul 11, 2005 7:08:30 PM

whoa... it's amazing how quickly the comments accumulate on these things. you have quite a fan following, buddy!

So you said we can post about our day? haha cool... Mine hasn't been very exciting. I was going to paint, but then my mom called and reminded me of all the other things I aught to be doing instead..and the list was so overwhelming that I basically gave up on everything. Love those days.

I'm listening to the Wicked soundtrack on repeat. It's incredible. Do you ever make it to Broadway? I'd die to see that show...

Well thanks for reading! lovely days to all ~

Posted by: Eliza | Jul 11, 2005 7:10:28 PM

hi zach,
i've been busy making movies with kids at summer camp, but i've been waiting for your return. (to the blog, not from canada!) speaking of canada, would you recommend moving there? it's time for a change and i'm thinking about it (pronounced aboat). sorry, i'm watching degrassi. which is not why i want to move to canada. anyway, i'm rambling which really sucks since i KNOW you will read this. too much time in the sun, i guess. i hope you are not feeling lonely even though you are recommending such a wistful song. take care of yourself and enjoy your life!

Posted by: stephanie | Jul 11, 2005 7:11:39 PM

dear zach, why are you such a genious? PS. you need to listen to Guster. specifically, the songs Mona Lisa and Demons. Oh, and what's it like being a part of something bigger than yourself (GS and Scrubs)?

Posted by: dave | Jul 11, 2005 7:12:03 PM

hey zach...you've definately been gone a LONG time! But your busy, it's understandable...so I guess this is me yelling at you for not writing enough? I hope you have a great day/week/month or whenever you get back to this...

Posted by: alanna | Jul 11, 2005 7:12:34 PM

Well, that is pretty sad that people resort to dissing each other on your blog. How'd you like Montreal? Did you get to try out some Tim Hortons?? That's a staple in Canada. I even work at one! Timbits are the way to go. Anyway blog more because it makes my day and keep telling us good music, because my supply of new music is decreasing at a rapid pace because all the tv shows, including scrubs aren't telling me what songs to listen to anymore! Good luck on your movies and BLOG MORE OFTEN! thanks! stay classy

Posted by: Annette | Jul 11, 2005 7:12:39 PM

If you are looking for a book to adapt into a movie I suggest "After" by Francine Prose. All my fellow commentees should check it out as well. Be sure you are aware its rather disturbing, not in a gory or sexual way just, "Whoa" disturbing.

Posted by: Analisa | Jul 11, 2005 7:14:44 PM

Yea...Yippee !!! You are back!!!! Well, I missed you lots and lots, checked EVERY day, but knew you were busy being creative and wonderful. WHAT ??!!??? Someone is using your space to talk SMACK!!!???? I sort of feel like I am reading your mail, so I don't read the comments others write to you. Well, that is just...so...well, I don't know what THAT is about....isn't that what "Letters to the Editor" is for????

Good luck with the move...housing costs are almost extortion in NYC...but there is no other place like it. So happy to hear from you...keep being ohhh - ahhh wonderful!!
Your fellow Northwestern Wildcat Alum

Posted by: Theresa | Jul 11, 2005 7:16:23 PM

yeaheeeeeeey

greetz from austria

Posted by: crisi | Jul 11, 2005 7:19:21 PM

my day!

summer school for SEVEN hours. and I cut the grass in our backyard. and then I unloaded the dishwasher! oh it was exiting.

and here is a poem:

zach

love, green

Posted by: green | Jul 11, 2005 7:20:13 PM

Hey Zach,
so good to hear again from you. I already told you (from Spain) how I felt about your work in GS, so I don't have much more to say, only that I'm visiting Philly for two months on a very busy schedule (lectures, reading, work), but I couldn't miss the opportunity to visit New Jersey. And that's your job :) I already did and I already love it.

It's strange for me, anyway that you came back precisely on this day, the 11th July, a day for all of us to remember, the anniversary of the fall of Srebrenica and the failure of the West to be fair and human. I'm not Bosnian, I'm from that Western world. For me it's an important day and I only wish it were for much more other people.

Sorry for bringing this here, but this is part of love, life and growing.
Good luck in Manhattan,
can't wait to see what your work in The Last Kiss,
hug,

inma

Posted by: inma | Jul 11, 2005 7:21:57 PM

Holy Crap! I am on 3 hours sleep and so much coffee my head is about to explode. I am happy to see you post again. Excuse any typos. Anyway..I just had to comment since I am so hign up on the list. Too bad I have nothing exciting to say. I have an 8am dentist appointment tomorrow. Imagine that. 8 am on my day off. Ok I am headed to bed. Have a nice day. Geez I wish I did not sound like such a dweeb...
melissa

Posted by: melissa m | Jul 11, 2005 7:23:52 PM

Great great great to see your new post!!!
I'm greeting you from the jungle, in Colombia, believe it or not.
I'm still fan of your art and this blog. Amazing I kept coming and coming to see something new and finally! here it is. Thank you.

Posted by: Jaya | Jul 11, 2005 7:24:17 PM

OMG!!!!!! i just noticed the little "Video Post" thing... I love you. you're so adorable..you're a few years older than me, but I think I can still call you adorable... It would make my life if you and all these other people were still posting on this thing when we're all 75, give or take a few years. Garden State will still be the most incredible movie of all time, that I saw with my incredible best friend (accidentally!) on opening night, that came at EXACTLY the right time (emotionally speaking) for both of us, and and....yeah. That's all. You're my favorite. Maybe I'll paint YOU one of these days...hahaha... peace.

Posted by: Eliza (the same one as above..) | Jul 11, 2005 7:26:23 PM

I nominated Scrubs early and often on the Zap2It boards for the Amy Awards....sorry you didn't get nominated for the Hot in Here award (neither did Donald "Yummy" Faison, sigh)... But Cox's long-winded quote about everything he could care less about did receive a "best quote" nom.
Glad you're back. Pick up the new Son Volt album, you won't be sorry.
Love & kisses.

Posted by: QuidditchMom | Jul 11, 2005 7:26:26 PM

So good to hear from you. You've been missed. Went to see Iron and Wine in Hoboken a couple of weeks ago. Keep your music suggestions coming. Love 'em!

Posted by: Becca | Jul 11, 2005 7:30:11 PM

Whats up man,

Im from Louisiana, 17, love and own scrubs and garden state, and play football.

U rank 2nd on my "ppl to hang with" list me and my friends came up with

1: Mick form Rocky
2: Zach Beezie
3: Gary Coleman
4: William Shatner

Keep it real,

LanceP #14

Posted by: Lance | Jul 11, 2005 7:30:21 PM

my day!

summer school for SEVEN hours. and I cut the grass in our backyard. and then I unloaded the dishwasher! oh it was exiting.

and I took a fun animal quiz!

"You're a Three-Toed Sloth!
Reputed as being lazy and even shiftless, you take a very relaxed
approach to life. It's not that you don't want to do anything, it's just that it's so
fascinating to hang out in the clouds and while away the hours grabbing a light snack.
It's hard for you to understand why the rest of the world doesn't just chill out a
little. You love roller coasters that take you upside-down."

you just made my day SO much better. you really can't beat that three-toed sloth though.

thanks for the song suggestion. 'beautiful man' is wonderful. much love and many hugs,
green

Posted by: green | Jul 11, 2005 7:30:54 PM

p.s. would you consider posting a downloadable/savable(not very articulate, sorry) version of that little video? so that I can have it on my computer all the time, to watch when I want a little warm fuzzy feeling of companionship when I'm lonely in my internet-lacking dorm room this winter? for me and the rest of these fanatics... it would be such a good deed..

Posted by: Eliza (this is my last comment for this post, I swear) | Jul 11, 2005 7:31:02 PM

Hey-
I think this is a very cool blog! I must be getting old because when I first started playing online (many years ago!) we only had 'member profiles'! Guess we have come a long way! I have tried to start my own blog/webpage, but it is quite boring actually! Well, it is cool that there are actually whole 'pages' you can dedicate to your likes and dislikes and tailor it to your personality. Guess the smallest things excite me! LOLOL Have a Great Day!!!

Posted by: Traci | Jul 11, 2005 7:31:57 PM

hey zach, long time reader, first time commenter. you inspired me last summer to start a blog so check it out at cramleppot.blogspot.com . i'm seeing what you went through moving into a new town at a new job so keep on writing your takes on it. oh and sorry if the "first time commenter" comment had been done before. i'm so so sorry.

Posted by: Marc | Jul 11, 2005 7:33:33 PM

Hey Zach,
Feels weird typing to a guy i don't know. Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks. The twenty-somthings I know, myself included, are just stricken by how unbelievably awesome you can be. You, in creating Garden State, have given me something to relate to when I feel two dimensional.
Goodnight, Jen from Tampa

Posted by: Jen | Jul 11, 2005 7:34:17 PM

Hey, Zach. I've always loved Scrubs and was so excited for Garden State to come out. Well, I still love Scrubs (your performance as J.D. is great!), and I'm enjoying watching the DVD of the first season; and I watch Garden State every so often, and listen to the soundtrack frequently.

Speaking of the soundtrack, I saw The Shins perform in Denver, CO, on May 10. I knew of them before Garden State, though, as the song "New Slang" was used adorably in an early episode of Scrubs.

Speaking of Garden State, it holds special meaning for me and my boyfriend of six months. Since you might enjoy reading such personal & random stories, and because I'm rambling anyway, I will tell you the story of how Garden State is important to Kevin and me.

We met on January 1 this year through a mutual friend, although it wasn't a set-up. I knew this friend, Liz, because she was roommates with my best friend in their sorority. (We go to the University of Colorado at Boulder.) It was Winter Break, so most people went home. I stayed in Boulder because I'm from California, and since I love it here so much better than my lame hometown, I don't go home often. Liz also stayed in Boulder, but she is from the Denver area. We were hanging out in my apartment, watching Sex and the City episodes until we got bored. Liz, being in a sorority, was used to a lot more going on, while I'm always perfectly content hanging out with just one person and chillin'. She started calling friends from high school (who didn't go to CU, thus people she doesn't see a lot). She happened to call Kevin (he goes to CU-Denver), who happened to be in downtown Denver about to see some independent, artsy film. This was the first thing I learned about him, that he likes the artsy films, not big blockbusters. He invited Liz and me to see the movie in Denver, but we figured out that Liz and I couldn't get down there in time. Liz suggested that Kevin come up to Boulder to hang out with us. Since Liz told me what they were talking about on the phone while they were on the phone, I heard that Kevin liked independent films, so I told Liz to tell him that I have Garden State on DVD (it had just come out four days prior). He hadn't seen it, but had been wanting to. So Kevin agreed to come to my apartment. When he got there, Liz and Kevin caught up for a few minutes, and then we watched the movie. After the movie, we all talked. Kevin and I were the primary participants in the conversation, as it turned into intellectual subjects and politics, my passion and academic concentration (political science), and Liz isn't well-educated in the area. We talked for hours, until they both left around 2 am.

I could continue telling you how that story evolved, but I won't. I just wanted to let you know that I introduced Kevin to Garden State, a movie that means a great deal to me, and now one that holds a great deal to Kevin because of how much I like it and wanted to show it to him. We watched it together again on July 1 to pay homage to our first meeting.

Anyway, I love your work, and, even though I'm in a wonderful and serious relationship, Kevin is well aware of the fact that you are on my list (no, not hit list; my list of celebrities that I'm allowed to sleep with, hahaha).

I can't wait to follow your career more in your upcoming projects, and I will, of course, keep watching Scrubs.

Posted by: Lauren | Jul 11, 2005 7:35:03 PM

Zach - if you ever listen to internet radio, check out Radio Free Subter on live365. It's got an AWESOME selection of indie bands!

http://www.live365.com/stations/subter

Posted by: theFrog | Jul 11, 2005 7:35:05 PM

Hey- Glad you're back! I just wanna say I watched Garden State for the billionth time this weekend and again I just wanna say AMAZING!
OH! WooHoo for you moving to NY! Good Fun! I hope you get some sleep!

Posted by: Heather | Jul 11, 2005 7:36:09 PM

Word! I just love bringing back lingo that never made it big. How's it going? I'm doing good, just taking my summer easy. Been reading some good books. I like to think of myself as a writer, short stories mostly, although i've come to dabble in script writing. Don't really know the format, but i'm just having fun putting down ideas. Not sure if that's something i should think about majoring when i graduate from high school next year. I bought scrubs season 1, very awesome. Sorry you had the flu, i got the flu about two years ago and i had a flu shot that year too, i should have gotten a refund. Guess i'll let you go. Peace!

Posted by: Jason | Jul 11, 2005 7:41:10 PM

when is the next scrubs season coming on dvd??????? if it's not soon my head is going to pop off and explode

Posted by: Beaker | Jul 11, 2005 7:41:42 PM

Hey Zack,
I am glad that you want you keep this blog nice and all that good shit... most people wouldn't care. Anyways, I noramly just read what you post and never comment because I figured that you had enough to read without me adding to it. This time I thought what the hell, and also I started thinking it is a bit creapy to read and not respond. Someone just hanging on to the out side of life not really telling anyone they are there. I am here! I just thought you would want to know. (big smiles)

Posted by: Katelyn | Jul 11, 2005 7:42:54 PM

ha warm and fuzzy.

i love you <3

Posted by: sam | Jul 11, 2005 7:45:47 PM

hey. i cant believe im typing a message that u could possibly readd..ahha but i just wanted to say.. every time i see the gavin degraw video..chariot..im like oooh zaacch directed it! yup..and that..thanks for doing the show scrubs.. it makes me physically HAPPY to seee that.. (not even ppl make me physically HAPPY..soo it shows u howww gooddd the show is)... ok i'll stop now.. haah i feel wierd..typing to a famous person. ok.. i will...stop. now. byeee..~God bless.

Posted by: glo | Jul 11, 2005 7:46:17 PM

~places hand on heart~ Oh God, my heart be still! You're alive! I was starting to get worried. I hope you're having fun! It's a little too hot though, don't you think? Oh, and you got me into loving Coldplay and The Shins (such great music)! Darn you!

Posted by: Meaghan | Jul 11, 2005 7:47:18 PM

Somehow I find myself trying not to do ANYTHING Bobby and Whitney do... Laxatives, people. Say it with me now.

And that song is so bitchin' kickass. Glad you're back!

Posted by: Kaye | Jul 11, 2005 7:48:30 PM

you make me happy. thanks for the message!

Posted by: sam | Jul 11, 2005 7:51:42 PM

Have you heard Sufjan Stevens' new album "Come on Feel the Illinoise"?

It's Ah-MAZE-ing!

Posted by: EmmyG | Jul 11, 2005 7:52:32 PM

Yay!!!
Zach's back!! Woohoo!
Here's a poem:
Summer's hot
So I don't wear socks
and Zach rocks!
yeah... I'm so tired.
'Night Zach!

Posted by: Ashley | Jul 11, 2005 7:52:39 PM

Oh Bobby. Oh Whitney.

Posted by: lana | Jul 11, 2005 7:52:58 PM

i honestly believe you're a good person. and you give me hope in everyone else.
i hope you are happy always.

Posted by: Justin | Jul 11, 2005 7:54:30 PM

I knew i was keeping you on my "favorites" list for a reason....I can't wait for new projects from you- there is something about you, you have the power to move me. Total cheese- but true.

Posted by: jenna | Jul 11, 2005 7:54:49 PM

I was in Madison a few days after you were. I probably sat in the same metal chair as you! Amazing.

Posted by: Rachel | Jul 11, 2005 7:55:00 PM

Zach, you are truly one of the good ones...those ones that have a huge heart. If only the world had more people just like you out there it would be a better place. But we don't, so it just makes you even more special. Keep the posts coming, we all love reading them. Peace, happiness and love. And by the way, your taste is music is wicked good.

Posted by: Kathy | Jul 11, 2005 7:55:00 PM

I knew i was keeping you on my "favorites" list for a reason....I can't wait for new projects from you- there is something about you, you have the power to move me. Total cheese- but true.

Posted by: jenna | Jul 11, 2005 7:55:58 PM

Zach,
You are truly one of the good ones...one of those with a big and caring heart. If only the world had more people just like you out there it would be a better place. But we don't, so it just makes you even more special. Keep the posts coming, we all love reading them.Peace, happiness and love. By the way, your taste is music is wicked good. :)

Posted by: Kathy | Jul 11, 2005 7:56:03 PM

zach,
we miss you when you dissappear from us for so long. i like to live vicariously through celebs who's work makes me feel oh so good - i.e. - you.

Posted by: Amanda | Jul 11, 2005 7:56:46 PM

I've never posted on this, but on the off chance that you are in Manhattan, I wanted to recommend checking out Momus and Mai Ueda at the Zach Feurer gallery. If I had to wager, I'd bet you and a lot o f the people reading this blog are Momus fans, and if you are in the area, he is there for while doing a visual art performance. Truth be told, I'm suggesting this to everyone I know that is in or headed to NYC, because it perversely makes me feel better about the fact I am unable to attend myself.

Posted by: becki | Jul 11, 2005 7:58:36 PM

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Posted by: becki | Jul 11, 2005 7:59:53 PM

I think its just cool that you finally posted. No one really can say "ur not reading this..." cuz then u wouldn't know that people are bickering on the comments. I think thats just wrong too...cuz i was not involve

Scrubs season one dvd kick major ass. Only complaint is that i wish there was more commentaries, cuz i sometimes i ponder whats the backstory of some episode, or when theres a crazy wacky daydream segment and many other stuff.
Can't wait for scrubs season 2 on DVD, and its a bummer that its six more months til new scrubs.

Posted by: Charles | Jul 11, 2005 8:00:10 PM

Posted by: becki | Jul 11, 2005 8:00:28 PM

Zach, you are awesome! You're also very adorkable. Good luck in Manhattan.

Posted by: Milly | Jul 11, 2005 8:01:56 PM

Uggh. Sorry. Something went wrong and it posted a whole lot of times.

Posted by: becki | Jul 11, 2005 8:03:53 PM

thank you for posting.

i'm a huge fan of your work!

Posted by: Melinda | Jul 11, 2005 8:04:29 PM

Im sorry people are being stupid. I love that you take time to do this. Let's see, I went to work, came home, played with my dogs, made dinner, watched Hell's Kitchen and here I am frittering time away in cyberspace.

Take care,
Cherie

Posted by: Cherie | Jul 11, 2005 8:04:43 PM

Hey if you're still in Montreal, Starbucks on me.
Hope you had fun.

Posted by: Diana | Jul 11, 2005 8:04:54 PM

Welcome back, man. We missed you.

Do you listen to The New Pornographers? You should enjoy them. I do.

Hope you have a good day!

Posted by: Courtney | Jul 11, 2005 8:05:11 PM

I'm so excited to see you update Zach! I just adjusted my livejournal to a Garden State theme that I adore. Can't wait for Last Kiss! Take care!!

Posted by: Katy | Jul 11, 2005 8:05:32 PM

God I love you ;-). Garden State, like you've probably heard a million times, changed my life. And just a quick question: any comments about Orlando Bloom's Elizabethtown? The premise is roughly the same as GS...I hate to see movies get copied and rehashed out badly. Besides, yours is completely original and no one can take that away from you :-).

Posted by: Adriana | Jul 11, 2005 8:06:30 PM

it's as if you knew i was watching the scrubs dvds today (that i bought yesterday) falling in love with you. fate!

i joke :)

Posted by: anne | Jul 11, 2005 8:08:04 PM

Hey!! Your back it is about time. My fiance keeps telling me you are selling out because you haven't been blogging anymore. but don't worry I defend you I say you just gotta lot going on!!!!! So keep the blogging however you can. To those who find it necessary to bicker....why can't we all just get along!!!
Anyway looking forward to your new projects and the Scrubs dvd rules. I think it sucks that they are cutting you short next season. Oh well....the man rules tv. stay wonderful and dedicated to us your fans. Kimster

Posted by: kimster | Jul 11, 2005 8:08:54 PM

Well for shiz nit, you really are for the people. Bet you didn't think that you would have to mediate your blogging nation eh?

I really never know what to write, so have a good listen...

Please listen to (duh duh dahh)

The Professor
By Damien Rice

Hope you enjoyed your brief sleep overs in Canada!

Posted by: Marin | Jul 11, 2005 8:09:14 PM

YAY! Glad to hear all is well. Hope you have good travels: Canada, Manhattan...

Make sure you take it all in, and lock it up where you won't forget these wonderful days.

Peace & Much Love

Posted by: kate | Jul 11, 2005 8:09:30 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/chibicherry/comic.jpg

Also! Just thought a funny comic would make you giggle! Everyone needs a laugh! ^__^!

Posted by: Katy (again!!) | Jul 11, 2005 8:10:02 PM

if you don't get an emmy nomination on thursday morning, i am going to be pissed. why don't the voters recognize the beauty of scrubs?

Posted by: nicole | Jul 11, 2005 8:10:27 PM

Must there be drama all over the internet? Guess so. :) Have fun in Manhatten.

And that song is awesome.

Posted by: Marlena | Jul 11, 2005 8:12:23 PM

thanks for coming back, i've missed you.. watching you on scrubs & garden state isn't the same as reading your little messages. (although seeing your cute face on tv does put a smile on my face)

Posted by: teri | Jul 11, 2005 8:13:48 PM

I'm glad you are keeping busy, I hope you are fitting in some summer fun while you're at it! I know you've got to get your work done while on hiatus though, so I understand being pretty busy.

Speaking of poetry, do you happen to have a favorite poet? I know you read quite a bit, so I thought maybe you had ventured out into the world of prose...I love the way it forces you to really read each line and sort it out. Something I'd think an actor would understand, akin to reading a script and sorting out the various feelings and sublevels going on...

Talk to you soon!

Posted by: Amy A. | Jul 11, 2005 8:13:53 PM

what's this about chris tucker doing fletch? that's bullshit. that guy needs a punch to the nuts.

Posted by: kevin | Jul 11, 2005 8:14:47 PM

It is soooooo good to hear from you on here again. Hope things are going well. You sound busy.
I always look forward to new entries on your blog. Take care!

Posted by: Evie | Jul 11, 2005 8:16:02 PM

Yo Zach!

Garden State was some incredible work, biggest way to make a name for yourself, I'd say. It's about time this kind of movie got made. Anyway, you should check out Pernice Brothers, they're pretty cool and right up your alley, but chances are you've probably already heard of them. Good luck in the future, keep writing/directing, we all want to see more from you.

Posted by: Brian | Jul 11, 2005 8:16:21 PM

Your random fact for the day --

While flipping channels on Sunday (always a bad idea), I came across TLC's A Makeover Story. It featured a guy who looked fairly similar to you, had a similar-sounding voice, and had the same mannerisms as your character in Garden State.

It kinda freaked me out.. Made me wonder if you had oozed out of my DVD player and were taking over all of cable TV. Not that this would be a bad thing. .

Carry on.

-J

Posted by: JenHappy | Jul 11, 2005 8:16:32 PM

Hey ZB,

I was wondering whether you will have creative control of a "The Last Kiss" soundtrack. Because I think we'd all agree that would be absolutely awesome.
I have recently taken to finding a secluded spot to eat my lunch. This particular spot is a river bank, not particularly impressive as river banks go. But id Lay on the grass and listen to music from GardenState and Scrubs. Plus various other stuff I really like. It was so peaceful, it has become like a daily ritual.

s.later

Mick H

Posted by: Mick H | Jul 11, 2005 8:16:45 PM

Thank you for being so neurotic and funny (esp. as JD)!

Posted by: Dilys | Jul 11, 2005 8:18:54 PM

Is it true that your in Madison???

From a Minnesotan who was not impressed with seeing Lindsay Lohan in St. Paul, can't you just pop by the Pazzatluna in St. P and make all our dreams come true?

No, just kidding. Your probably just as bored as we all are living in lake/dairy country and you want out too.

If you see Lindsay tell her to get a bigmac.

Big hugs and kisses from the winter state,

Samantha

P.S. So excited not being like #158414 on the comment list.

Posted by: Samantha | Jul 11, 2005 8:19:17 PM

How odd! Today, I was wondering when you were going to post because it had been so long. Thanks for being AMAZING!!! I just wanted to let you know that Garden State and the soundtrack have changed my life. OK, I'm done being a nerd. Please remain AWESOME! Thanks.

Posted by: Lizzy | Jul 11, 2005 8:19:29 PM

i'll keep a lookout in NYC for you, zach.

Posted by: hilary. | Jul 11, 2005 8:20:56 PM

<33333333333333333

Posted by: Hana | Jul 11, 2005 8:21:04 PM

i love the garden state ST

Posted by: Allison | Jul 11, 2005 8:21:15 PM

You seriously have the best taste in music, ever. I love it when you tell us songs to check out. Don't ever stop doing that or I will be PISSED!
Thank-you.

Posted by: Chel_say | Jul 11, 2005 8:21:43 PM

you're moving to manhattan? look me up. i'm cute and will show you a good time.

kidding.

kinda....

um...[uncomfortable silence]

Posted by: jasmine | Jul 11, 2005 8:22:04 PM

Hey dude! I haven't been here in quite a while but it seems neither have you. Nice making it back on the same day.

Anyways, I can't wait to see the new project and please post its release information as soon as it becomes publically available.

Also, if you flip on iCNN up there, you'll see the gulf coast around florida is being pounded over and over by hurricanes. Please (to everyone) keep the people in this area in your thoughts throughout the day as it looks like we are about to be hit by our third house/city destroying hurricane in ten months.

Thanks for comming back! :)

Posted by: Dere33 | Jul 11, 2005 8:23:39 PM

Well it's good to know you're still alive. Hope all's well with "Last Kiss" and that you've been able to find some way to entertain yourself in Canada. Looking forward to you're loooong post.. so you better live up to your promise! Ha, just kidding. Anyways.. take care!

--Caroline

Posted by: Caroline | Jul 11, 2005 8:23:41 PM

--Caroline

Posted by: Caroline | Jul 11, 2005 8:23:41 PM

Zach Attack!

Wasn't that the name of zach's band on "saved by the bell"?

Silly internet drama makes me laugh. I have no idea what went down, but keep the drama on livejournal where it belongs. haha.

on an unrelated note, I realized today I was a complete goober for getting excited and the mention of the new Harry Potter book and movie..So what if I'm 21 and have a book on reserve?...

Posted by: sarah | Jul 11, 2005 8:24:51 PM

Loved garden state, made me fall for Peter Sarsgaard which is no offense to you cause you are absolutely a cool guy from what I can tell. Did you know there was a viewing party from something you filmed at Northwestern? The students found it with initials ZB. They figured it was yours when that one scene was also in Garden State. When will you come back to the neighborhood of Chicago? Lots of stuff being filmed here these days! We could use someone other than Vince Vaughn in our celebrity sightings pages...ha

Posted by: Amy | Jul 11, 2005 8:27:49 PM

Zach! So glad to see you posting again - I've missed it terribly. I'd just like to say that you are so incredibly, scary talented, and that Garden State is on my top 5 favorite-movies-of-all-time list, and that it must be so amazing to have created something that has touched so many lives and meant so much to so many people, mine definitely included. You are blessed! Please keep posting, it always brightens my day!

Posted by: Lara | Jul 11, 2005 8:28:43 PM

Hey, man! Looks like I'm gonna be pretty close to the top for once! I'm still hoping for you to contact me and fly me to the states so I can meet Sarah. She's the only reason I'm talking to you. ;) Peace out!

Posted by: Martin Pekkarinen | Jul 11, 2005 8:29:06 PM

*tackles*

*Points*

"Oh my god! This guy is so famous that PEOPLE HAVE STUPID IRRATIONAL ARGUEMENTS IN HIS BLOG!*

*Makes out with you, solely for your drama-inducing fame.*

Posted by: Ilana | Jul 11, 2005 8:29:16 PM

thanks for keeping us in mind. it's great to read about your goings-on and get your recs on cool new music and such. it's a shame that we have to wait so long to see the films and Scrubs seems like forever away. thanks for making meaningful films that touch people. it's not easy to touch a cord with people so strongly. congrats!

somer

Posted by: somer | Jul 11, 2005 8:29:50 PM

Yeah, those guys who are being mean on this board are fucking dicks. Fuck you guys!

Zach I'm still waiting....

Posted by: Joey Price | Jul 11, 2005 8:30:29 PM

Zach,

I comment on each journal entry you write. Garden State is probably one of my favorite movies of all time and I can't say enough about the soundtrack. I think you keeping this blog is awesome. I always look forward to coming here and seeing what is new and what you're working on. I think it is cool you told us to tell you about our lives! Well... I am 28 and live in Nashville for now... I am originally from New York. So watching any movie from "up North" will always remind me of home. Well... have fun in Manhattan when you go there! :-) ~ Nina

Posted by: Nina | Jul 11, 2005 8:30:56 PM

i think its awesome that you still post in here and read the comments and everything. i dont know why but it makes me really happy that you're still keeping in touch with us Garden State fans almost a year after the movie was released.

i watched it the other night for the first time since january or something. it was wonderful.

oh and i dont know if ive said this in here yet but when my ex-boyfriend first started dating me he knew i really loved Garden State and we live in livingston. so he watched the movie and found the places where it was filmed in our town and brought me there. i thought it was the most romantic thing ever.

this is getting kind of long so im going to end it.

i cant wait for you to leave that long detailed post. and thank you for caring about your fans. its amazing.

<3 heather

Posted by: heather | Jul 11, 2005 8:31:45 PM

oh yeah and did you know that 7-11 was giving out free slurpees today since it was 7-11?

the only thing is they were cheap little mini-slurpees. but whatever, i just thought it was cool.

Posted by: heather | Jul 11, 2005 8:33:00 PM

so my boyfriend introduced me to garden state and i liked it and my mom and i really enjoy the soundtrack to the movie. i really liked natalie portmans character in the movie, i could see myself hanging out with her.

Posted by: amber.e | Jul 11, 2005 8:33:34 PM

Woot! I've missed you blogging, and now here you are. <3

So, um... glad you're keeping busy still 'cause for all the other reasons I've said before that you may or may not remember.

Hm, let's see. Well, I haven't really got a lot to say, besides it a shame people are aruging in your comments. Crazy people.

Oh, right, and, as always, it would be crazy cool to meet you. I had a dream that I met you while I was helping Ewan McGregor look for a spying device that his pet chimpanzee lost (what? I dream weird!), and you were cool and I told you you should be a villian in Batman and you said you loved me (in a not romantic way) and tried to kiss me on the cheek but then we had to run away from the mafia(what?) and we lost Ewan and there were lots of brightly colored houses and then I woke up.

Do you believe in telepathy or anything supernatural like that? I kind of do, in a "it'd be cool to be able to" way but not in a "people can actually do it" way. Yea, didn't I just say I couldn't think of anything to write? It's not my fault, I feel relatively comfortable babbling at you because 1) I would love to just sit and talk to you 2) I don't have to worry about blushing, stammering, or your reaction, as you're miles and miles away from me and even should we someday meet in person you won't remember this. How cool is that? Hah!

Hmm. So, I am re-reading all the Harry Potter books in anticipation of Friday, when the sixth book comes out. I might dress up when I go to a local bookstore at midnight for my copy, and I'm, you know, 20 so it's not like I have a good excuse. But you know about dressing up and playing pretend, you do it for a living. Just not geeky stuff like Harry Potter(as far as I know).

Ho-hum. I think I'm done babbling for now, and just to maybe hopefully decrease your weirded out feeling, I do actually have a boyfriend and I get out of the house sometimes and I'm not stalking you, I just enjoy replying to your post and trusting that you're reading.

Stay Awesome!
-K

Posted by: Kim-chan | Jul 11, 2005 8:33:44 PM

Yeah people fighting through blogs are pretty uncool...I have a blog that has the most utterly random crap on it...pictures of funny things and zany situations that happen to me and my seemingly mundane life...yet it seems to be a breeding ground for those dill holes! I guess calling them dill holes doesn't help but oh well!

p.s. I put the "ool" in cool...without me it would just be "c" and there is nothing hardcore about "c"... just thought you should know how i roll

Posted by: Liz | Jul 11, 2005 8:34:35 PM

I LOVE YOU ZACH BRAFF, HAVE MY BABIES AND WE'LL READ CLASSICAL POETRY TOGETHER!!!!!!

Posted by: I'm not a gay but I have nothing against them | Jul 11, 2005 8:35:01 PM

glad you're alive and kicking zach :)
also, i don't know if you're already into their music, but you should really check out the band Guster. they're my favorite and i figured you might dig them since all the songs you reccomend i either already have or download and love.
lot's of love

Posted by: marissa | Jul 11, 2005 8:35:23 PM

Zach,

I've been in Guateloupe (the French one, not Mexican - people keep telling me I'm pronouncing it wrong, but I swear, it's just "the other" Guateloupe!) for the past week, and I came home to a post from you, and that made me very happy. I'm going to be in Manhattan in two weekends, maybe I'll run into you there, haha =) My friend who goes to NYU once ran into Steve Martin... so who knows, right?

I don't know if you'll ever specifically respond to this question, but do you have a fan mailing address? I tried to look it up but couldn't make any real progress. I would like to write you a letter, in the least creepy stalker way that I can. Despite the busyness, I hope all is well with you!

Posted by: Catie | Jul 11, 2005 8:37:17 PM

Hi Zach.

today I had a nectarine and it was the best nectarine I have ever had. tomorrow I will try my luck with the apricots.

thanks for posting!

Posted by: Stacey | Jul 11, 2005 8:37:24 PM

Hello there Mr. Zach.

If you haven't heard "Ignorance" by Lori McKenna, be sure to do so....it's fantastic.

And, by the way, your lucky that you are no longer in Montreal - it's about, oh, a gazillion degrees out?

Did you know that sometimes hay will spontaneously combust? Well, it's been so hot, I'm surprised that I haven't.

Posted by: Hannah | Jul 11, 2005 8:37:48 PM

hi zach! i lent my friend my copy of garden state and he's never given it back. i met with an ex-boyfriend today for dinner and we hashed out all our funk. it was kinda neat. afterwards i went to a music store and learned about mandolins. i think i'm going to go to the local bluegrass festival. i don't know if you like bluegrass, but it's really neat music. i'm learning more about it. this coming weekend is the Comic-Con festival. if you've never been you should definitely hit it up sometime. i've never posted a comment before, but i just want to let you know that i believe you read these so...mwah! big kiss for you my love. best of luck on all your endeavors. garden state was great and so are you.

Posted by: jennifer | Jul 11, 2005 8:38:11 PM

Hey Zach,

GUESS WHAT!!!!!!

I got into medical school!!!! Yay. I am sooo freakin' excited. You know how you felt when Garden State did SOOOOO well in theaters...well, that is how I feel now. I love studying medicine, and I just thought I'd share my excellent news with you. In case you're wondering, like most people I tell, I would like to specialize in either neurology or oncology (brain or cancer). Life is so good right now, and I only have about 3 weeks left until school starts.

Good luck with all your current and future projects! If you ever need an excellent brain or cancer doctor (which, I hope you don't...), you should find me!

Bye!

Posted by: Ally | Jul 11, 2005 8:38:37 PM

Zach Braff is an amazing man,
He does not sit upon the can,
He makes movies that are rad,
I want him to be my babies dad,
But since I'm not legal lets just say,
That Zach Braff totally "Makes my day",
I can't wait to see Last Kiss,
It'll totally be Zach Braff Bliss,
Oh Zach you make me jump for joy,
Your an incredible sort, a talented boy,
And when something silly is ever said,
A certain man knocks on my head.

ZACH BRAFF
ZACH BRAFF
ZACH BRAFF

Zach Braff wrote/directed/starred in Garden State,
In case you didn't know that MOVIES IS GREAT!,
It sparked many an intelligent debate,
And fans world wide will silently wait,

A sequal Perhaps?
That'd be hot, paris hilton, no I'm not,
But hey maybe I could be, But hot as Zach Braff? I WOULD NOT BE!

Oh Zachary Braff you were great in Scrubs, the show,
Just in case you didn't know,
I saw you on it a long time ago,
I stopped changing the channel,
Because you mezmerized me so

Oh Zach Braff- The places you will go!

Er - this was a totally cheezy but incredibly (AWE!)-inspiring poem, brought to you be Ilana Jacqueline of WWW.ilanaWrites.com

Zach Braff is the SAUCE!

Posted by: Ilana | Jul 11, 2005 8:38:46 PM

Since it is doubtful that anyone will actually attempt to read these comments, it seems like a lost cause, but ...

As a helpful wink and nudge, you've got a link tag that isn't working somehow in your RSS feed. Fix it or not at your discretion, but I wanted to let you know before you catch hell over it. Whoever "you" are.

Posted by: theinfamousj | Jul 11, 2005 8:39:07 PM

should i be crazy like bobby and whitney too

zachery?

Posted by: Melanie Smith | Jul 11, 2005 8:39:16 PM

Yay! A new post! I love you Zach, you are amazing. Can't wait to check out your song recommendation.

So, I'm due to have a baby in 2 months - got any name suggestions? It's a boy, so suggest away.

I started knitting and I remember you said that the freakiest gift you received was a knitted sweater for your dog with his name on it. Well, while totally odd and yes, a bit freaky, whoever knitted it probably spent a lot of time on it. Knitting can be a real pain in the ass, especially if you fuck it up and have to undo it all and start over (I seem to be an expert on that part of it).

Anyway, that's too bad people have been leaving nasty comments to eachother. Hey, I guess that shows that you do read these then, huh?

Can't wait to see The Last Kiss when it comes out, and I'll probably take my daughter to see Chicken Little when it comes out, all because I think you are so awesome.

Lots of love

Posted by: Jayme | Jul 11, 2005 8:40:37 PM

So people in Canada finally got to see you get Punk'd. I laughed a lot. I would have laughed harder if you had actually hurt the kid. Damn you and your ability to restrain yourself.

Take care! And come back to Canada soon!

*Sandi

Posted by: Sandi | Jul 11, 2005 8:40:39 PM

Aw, Manhattan! I just returned yesterday from my first trip to NYC. And I'm already thinking about all the things I'll do the next time around. Not to say I missed much the first time but there sure is a lot to do. And a lot to learn. Like... think twice about entering Times Square unless you're waiting in line for tickets at the TKTS booth. And rushing tickets for "Wicked" is next to impossible with their silly lottery system.
I saw fireflies for the very first time ever in Central Park on my way to "As You Like It" at the Delacorte Theatre on Saturday night, July 9th. (I was running late to the show so I unfortunately couldn't stop in my flight through the park down 79th St to fully soak in the magical atmosphere. California certainly misses out on fireflies. I suppose they just make New York that much more special.)
Murray's Bagels... damn good. And the Chocolate Bar in Greenwich Village... you must have the spicy hot chocolate. And what is up with the pickles and coleslaw? Totally didn't expect that at delis but now that I mention it, I guess it makes sense.
I got to see Kathleen Turner and Bill Irwin in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" If your schedule allows, you must see that play, if you haven't already. Kathleen Turner turns out an incredible performance. And Bill Irwin! I've loved this guy since "My Blue Heaven" and if you've ever seen him do his piece "The Marionette," you know what a crazy command this man has over his body. And his acceptance speech at the Tonys!? How could you not totally respect this man! I was lucky enough to get his autograph after the show and he just radiated with humbleness, if that's a word. Okay, enough ranting about Bill Irwin. He's cool.
And I've had the music from "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" stuck in my head ever since I've returned.
Obviously I saw a lot of shows. But it's New York. I'm not in New York every day.
I'm going to miss all the walking. Most of California isn't really set up for that activity, not like New York or London or most big cities.
Well I'll let you get on with the rest of the posts. Enjoy Manhattan and the 30 minute thunderstorms. (Those are so fun!)
Say hello to the fireflies for me.

Posted by: Claire | Jul 11, 2005 8:42:20 PM

Hey Zbizzle! whats shakin? not alot in Mankato, MN but damn Hot!!! i can barely breath! NE-ways, just wanted to say that i missed ya in WI and i was pist caz i shoulda drove there and hung around...maybe i coulda gotta glimspe of the real u. Damnit... I am loving Aqualung and frou frou at the moment. AMAZING music!!! Take care and looking so much forward to watching "the last kiss" and "chicken Little"...can't wait to see u as a wittle chicken!!! haha...U ROC!!! love and smooches....PeAcE and all that jazz...

Posted by: Kari gostonczik | Jul 11, 2005 8:42:48 PM

Something in your HTML appears to be fubaring anybody who's added your Livejournal syndication to their friends page. Not sure what it is exactly. (shrug)

Posted by: Jeremy Nickurak | Jul 11, 2005 8:45:20 PM

hey braffster,
i love that you're always telling us to check out awesome music. ray lamontagne is like a modern day van morrison, and you're the only person who's mentioned him.
i think you should check out 'the acrobat' by johnathan rice.
it'll change your life i swear ;)
much<3 from good ol' toronto,
ash.

Posted by: ash | Jul 11, 2005 8:45:36 PM

Hey Zach,
I don't know if you'll get to read this one, I'm kinda like, right in the middle, last time you read mine, it was cuz i was like at the very last and easy to get to. Anyways, you said the name Bobby in your last blog and I am sooooo hopin that meant me. That would be sooo cool, cuz then I could tell my friends like, "Zach Braff said mentioned me in a blog" and they'll be like, "no he didn't, your stupid" and I'll be like, "no he did" and then they will say no, and we'll proabably get into a long debate and end up hating eachother, which is still cool, cuz my name was said in a ZB blog! Lol, but w/e. I actually probably won't end up telling anyone, I'll keep it as one of those special secrets that you don't ever tell ne one, cuz its a lot cooler just to have it in your head, rather than out in the open for everyone to know and possess. Yea, well, this is dumb, but I"m going to put my email address at the end of all my posts, in hopes that one day, you might email me. Its a cool little dream, or at least I think. Good luck w/your new movies and stuff man. I can not wait to see "Last Kiss". Bye.

Bobby(TylerDurden93089@yahoo.com)

Posted by: Bobby | Jul 11, 2005 8:47:49 PM

Hey Zach!

Dude, that's so not cool that people were corrupting your blog with drama. You're gonna have to have moderators come in to make sure they stay out. :p

Finished the first seasons Scrubs DVD already. Should've paced myself. Or, we're (my roommate and I) now watching it again to show our friend who used to be an EMT. He finds it hilarious too.

Like every girl in Manhattan, I'm gonna ask you out too. I even have a bf. He doesn't mind coffee and a chat. I don't even mind if you have a whole harem there to chat for coffee. You're just the sunshine on so many of us for your humor, your talent, and your honesty.

Keep on,
--Kriste

Posted by: kriste/dove95 | Jul 11, 2005 8:48:11 PM

Hey there---sorry you're so busy but i hope all is well. also another question. do you know what the heck happened to clone high? i freaking loved that show and i know all you scrubs people were on it due to bill lawrence. continue to have fun even though you're working hard--all my best
tasha

Posted by: Natasha | Jul 11, 2005 8:48:24 PM

Wheeeeeeeeee!

You posted-ed!

It's funny - due to massive home renovations/house-sitting, I've been computerless for the last few weeks, (it's been strangely liberating). So, today, I finally got to turn on a PC, check my email, and sneak a peak at my fave sites - (hello Defamer!).
Happily, this is the day you posted!

Cool.

Well, hope you're taking care of yourself during this fortuitous time in your working life.

I'll be in NYC for all of August and, again, strangely, I am looking forward to it. Let's hope the easy-goingness/quietness of that time of year will prove to be both awesome and fantastic. (Hello ghost-town formerly known as the Upper East Side!).

Bring on the new MOMA -

Alright.

Much love to you,

Adele H.

Posted by: Adele H | Jul 11, 2005 8:51:40 PM

WHAT THE FUZZY!!!!! Hey Zach, thank you for posting!! THANK YOU!!! Sounds like you're crazy busy :(

My day? You want to know about my day? I'm a work and as usual, surfing the net ... during my lunch-hour! It's a cold and bleak in Melbourne at the moment and it gets tougher and tougher to get out of bed in the morning. I got told off on the way to work by a transit guy. Being the sensitive, emotional soul that I am, I just wanted to bawl my eyes out. But I have perked up now, reading your latest blog. I am going to get hold of your song recommendation ... sounds like it's just the thing I need ... chicken soup for my soul.

Hang in there Zach!! and thanks again for stopping by.

Later days, Angela

Posted by: Angela | Jul 11, 2005 8:52:03 PM

dude, you so rock. don't worry about it.

my weekend pretty much sucked. meh, oh well.

I think it's so awesome you do the garden state blog. I'm a film major at the University of Utah. I still have 4 semesters left before I can graduate tho. Any words of wisdom? I could use any advice I can get.

p.s. Garden State and Scrubs ROCK!!!

Posted by: Annmarie | Jul 11, 2005 8:54:29 PM

mew... Zach your such a sweetheart that songs pretty kool i will definatly get it

Posted by: kitty kat | Jul 11, 2005 8:54:41 PM

Thanks for posting! We've missed you around these parts. Much love to you and yours.

Posted by: Molly | Jul 11, 2005 8:57:10 PM

i hope the rest of your movie goes well and i think it's safe to say we're all looking forward to seeing it. today i went to a friends house and watched season 1 of SCRUBS that ive never seen..i also started the summer session..im taking gov 2. college is kind of fun. im not sure if you went but...acting is also fun haha. just wanted to say hello..have a lovely day.

Posted by: sarah | Jul 11, 2005 8:57:31 PM

Excellent...loved the new post. Welcome Back!

Posted by: Shanon | Jul 11, 2005 8:57:46 PM

Zach Braff, you is my hero<3

When will your new movie be in theaters? I can't wait to see it.

p.s. Have you ever danced in the parking lot of a diner at 3 o'clock in the morning? I have. It's fun, you should try it.

Posted by: anna | Jul 11, 2005 9:01:31 PM

you're like the only celebrity with any sense left. God bless you for that.

Posted by: skitzoette | Jul 11, 2005 9:03:10 PM

hey i'm a reporter from singapore and am doing a review on your dvd release of "garden state"... i didnt realise that you shot "chariot" for gavin degraw! he's good stuff and i enjoyed that video. good job!

Posted by: lun | Jul 11, 2005 9:04:50 PM

woah.

i just watched Garden State for the first time[yeah yeah, i'm probably the last person on Earth to see it :S], and i am in complete love. the casting was great- Natalie Portman has been my favorite actress for a long time, and i can relate to her character in so many ways [it's kinda scary.]

i am a fan of Scrubs, so i figured it couldn't be too bad since you were so involved with it and all that jazz, i am so glad i decided to buy the DVD.

this movie is exactly what i needed to see [emotionally speaking].

the soundtrack is awesome too, Iron & Wine's version of 'Such Great Heights' is great, you should check out the version by The Postal Service [awesome band!].

well i think that i have rambled enough. i added your lj syndication too. keep up with the superb song recommendations <3

Posted by: kaylie | Jul 11, 2005 9:04:52 PM

my day:

my boyfriend and i broke up. there was so much sadness hanging in the air you could have sucked it up with a straw.
and it's funny cuz i just kept seeing natalie in my head, crying "it's like real life tradgety or something"
well, it's not actually funny. just odd, really.

now a new chapter begins.
literally, too. i started writing a book a few weeks ago and i'm sure there'll be a chapter about this, also.

i'm glad i was turned on to iron and wine. thnx a million for that.
and i'm glad that garden state showed how others deal with pain. bc sometimes as humans, we forget how to and still keep hope for a better day.

glad you posted, and good night.

Posted by: justagirl | Jul 11, 2005 9:06:46 PM

where am i headed? i'm setting goals or at least shooting for goals that don't necessarily align with what I've been most passionate about my entire life.

Posted by: sk | Jul 11, 2005 9:06:48 PM

Thanks for the update; I was kinda curious where you'd gotten to. I look forward to further dish on what's been keeping you busy.

I went to see Cary last month in Nashville, and he is so lovely. Personally, and musically. I run a LiveJournal community for him, so the two of us had exchanged e-mails previously, and it was really nice to finally meet him and chat. Thanks so much for introducing me to his music, Zach.

You take care, okay? Get enough sleep.

Posted by: Anita | Jul 11, 2005 9:06:50 PM

Yay! You're back!
You make my heart smile.
Thanks.
-Jane

Posted by: Jane R. | Jul 11, 2005 9:08:07 PM

http://journals.aol.com/jeswin98/peace

hi zach. and friends. i visit your site daily and what a treat to find a new post.
thanks.
i write about books and rock and roll and if anyone is interested, please visit.

Posted by: Jessica | Jul 11, 2005 9:08:51 PM

Oooh, I didn't even know there was drama occuring.
Anyways, I spotted you here in Montreal a couple weeks back, but couldn't get anywhere close enough to give you some Canadian-lovin. I mean, in the non-stalkerish sorta way... yeah.

Posted by: Bianca | Jul 11, 2005 9:09:10 PM

moving to NYC? sounds good to me :) it's the best place to be...lol sorry, lack of sleep is making me sound seussical. well i hope things go well with you and i wish you all the best! you are the coolest

Posted by: chiya | Jul 11, 2005 9:09:45 PM

hell to the no.

Posted by: caroline | Jul 11, 2005 9:10:23 PM

stay in los angeles! don't take our last sliver of cool!

Posted by: caroline | Jul 11, 2005 9:11:40 PM

It's wonderful and uplifting to know that no matter how long it is between your posts, as soon as I'm done reading the latest one, I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I'm thankful to you for sharing your thoughts and opinions with us whenever you have the time. I also really enjoy the music suggestions you post. Thanks! You are truly awesome! I hope one day I'm lucky enough to get to meet you and tell you in person! By the way, I can't wait to check out "Chicken Little." The trailer was funny and cute! Oh, and I got the Scrubs DVD for my birthday and I have really enjoyed watching it. I'm trying to space out the episodes so I can enjoy them to the fullest. What a great show?! It will rock when the rest of the seasons are available...So that's a real bummer about those negative comments being posted. Hopefully whoever they are will get the hint and stop. Anywho...Take care and Godbless. Much love & peace.

Posted by: Lolita | Jul 11, 2005 9:12:09 PM

So nice to hear from you again Zach. I hope this message compels you to do something compelling. Keep up the great work with your movies.

Posted by: Payton | Jul 11, 2005 9:13:23 PM

Zach,

I just wanted to thank you AGAIN for creating such amazing soundtracks for Garden State and SCRUBS. Without you, I'd have never been introduced to the incredible wonderful fantabulousity that is Colin Hay's solo career. He is incredible. He did a show at a local pub last night and I was fortunate enough to go (with two other people who were also turned on to him via your soundtracks). He was amazing--I wept during half the show and danced through the rest. It was such a great performance. You've really added something to my life (or at least my own personal soundtrack)--THANK YOU!!!

Cheers!
Laura

Posted by: Laura | Jul 11, 2005 9:14:58 PM

ahhhh -
i was so glad to see that you have returned to bloggin' I had given up hope - just when I had discovered this site not too long ago. I was happy to read that you were moving to NY in the midst of filming - I'm just a small town girl from Virginia going to NYC for her first time TOMORROW and if i'm lucky enough - i'll bump into you- now where exactly in Manhattan? :)

ps - just finished disc 2 of Scrubs - we're trying to make it last as long as possible
pps - tru confesh - i used to love my 'onesies'

Posted by: virginia is for lovers | Jul 11, 2005 9:15:42 PM

You are going to be in NY,, I love NYC then again I grew up in Staten Island so I am not the best judge. It's amazing how I always said I was going to grow up and live in Manhattan and here I am living in a 4 bedroom cape in Jackson, NJ.
Life seems to do that to you I guess. I hadn't been reading the comments sections so didn't realize that people were arguing on here.
Should I say that we will now hope you will post more often and keeps the "natives" from getting restless and arguing over stupid shit.
Thanks for checking in with us Zach,, and ooh,, I recently bought Scubs season 1,, haven't sat down to view yet,, am still working on a few seasons of Stargate SG-1,, I'm a sci-fi geek girl. Later.

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