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idea and told Mr. Richards he would try to market it. Mr.
Richards wrote the screenplay, and, as of the date of trial, the
agent was still helping with the marketing of this screenplay.
Mr. Richards also wrote lyrics to country and gospel songs.
Mr. Richards does not know how to write melodies, so he
collaborates with other people. Mr. Richards traveled to
numerous country and gospel concerts in furtherance of this
activity. Mr. Richards has not sold a song.
Attached to Schedule C is a list of the items which were
allocated under the “allowable materials expense” for Mr.
Richards’ writing activity. They are as follows:
Expense Amount
Typewriter (ribbons & repairs) $198
Stationery, desk & office supplies 940
Registry 680
Copies 370
Research books, magazines & trade pub. 760
Must-see movies, stage plays, country
& gospel concerts 1,140
Travel trailer maint., supplies
& repairs 2,480
Research trip to Alaska 3,296
Research trip to Mexico 1,319
Miscellaneous1 3,120
TV sets, VCR & video tapes 569
Audio tape recording & copying equip.
plus studio time fees 560
Audio master & 10 min. demo tapes 414
Fax messages and responses 115
Shipping costs 1,189
Office preparation 180
Long distance calls 1,114
Cash telephone calls 240
Total 18,684
1 These appear to be travel expenses.
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