I really enjoyed this. reminds me of my relationship with my dad in some way. he would write plays and as a kid I was the first one he'd let read them and I'd give him notes.
in hollywood news, you might enjoy my interview with my friend ,Henry Jaglom. he came up with Nicholson and hopper and I think you might enjoy these: https://medium.com/@anniewoodinhollywood/conversations-with-creatives-henry-jaglom-51c8264ad190
https://medium.com/@anniewoodinhollywood/to-make-a-film-1cd99e99fc9d