In the case of The Loved One, I was hired to collaborate on an updated version of the book.

I like to work at night.

When Kubrick decided to go the black comedy route with his movie, he thought of me to give it that flavor.

After Strangelove I also started work on an adaptation of The Collector.

For a director and a producer to be named on the writing credits is practically unheard of.

It's often the case with directors that they don't like to share credit, which is the case of Stanley. He would prefer just A Film By Stanley Kubrick including music and everything.

In the case of The Loved One, I was hired to collaborate on an updated version of the book.