Story of a Wired Assignment

Wired has an interesting blog feature: the story behind a profile of screenwriter (and now director) Charlie Kaufman. You see the pitch letter, draft, edits, notes from the photo director on trying to get a shot of someone who won't sit for a photo shoot - the whole works. It's interesting, although some of it reads as a bit sanitized. Look at the first editor, for example. Maybe this is how they edit, but it comes across as a bit too respectful. For example, the first comment:

Wonderful writing here. One suggestion about construction: Instead of starting with what he isn't (Nicholas Cage) can we start with what Kaufman is (slight, healthy serving of reddish brown curls, etc.].

How many editors do you know who wouldn't just say "swap the what he is with the what he isn't"? Or, more likely, do it themselves. But, overall, it's an interesting look. I would have liked to see a commentary on it in addition, like an annotated version, with someone noting the various allusions in construction and wording, like "here's a take on the typical celebrity profile, only done as a screen treatment." However, it's interesting nonetheless.