As a composer I approached the drums differently than a non-composing drummer. I embraced drum machines.
Beyond a certain point, the music isn't mine anymore. It's yours.
I'm much happier just to write myself out of the script entirely.
Before you write - remember that every speech has something of 'you' in the writing. Don't take that away when you write. Be yourself. Be comfortable in your own skin.
The world is in your hands, now use it.
Catering on planes, like on British Rail, is a standing joke, but I don't really have a problem with it. I don't quite know what people expect.