Guini, so sorry you felt hate in my response, I have none. I will PM you a response later, when I can do it on a real keyboard instead of a phone. It is interesting that you quote Faulkner as he is the author of one of my favorite pieces of advice to writers (but it fits for all artists):
“The writer's only responsibility is to his art. He will be completely ruthless if he is a good one. He has a dream. It anguishes him so much he must get rid of it. He has no peace until then. Everything goes by the board: honor, pride, decency, security, happiness, all, to get the book written. If a writer has to rob his mother, he will not hesitate; the 'Ode on a Grecian Urn' is worth any number of old ladies.”
Originally Posted by joesnapshot
Sir Joe...
That is not fair... bringing out the HEAVY ARTILLERY...FAULKNER and DOSTOEVSKY are two of my greatest weaknesses... Lol. PARTICULARLY that quote...
In many ways... this quote is soooo true... For me... it is not a choice... of WILL or WON'T I WRITE... I simply have no choice... In more ways than one... I am a true slave...
I feel for my family sometimes... because when I am struck with inspiration... My mind drifts... and no matter where we are... they all know... that I have to stop... to put down my thoughts...To say that I live in my head... is an understatement...
I look at the DICTIONARY and I see a palette of beautiful colors...and my keyboard is the brush... that I use... to color and create... my tapestry of words...
When I have to submit to isolation...as sometimes my disorder demands... I am always comforted... that no matter what... I will always have the stories in my heart... and in my head...
Thank you for gently correcting me...
Your kindness was very much appreciated...
Your tempestuous slave,
Guinevere