2009 Oscars: A Victory for Freelance Writers Everywhere

Yes, we may not qualify for unemployment checks. Yes, some of us marry just for health care. Sure we still dodge questions from our parents and former classmates as to why we don’t have a real job/future. But not last night! Last night, one of our own – Mark Boal freelancer turned screenwriter turned Oscar winner got his moment so all of us can wear our jammies a little prouder this morning.