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#326 2013-06-08 14:53:20

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Re: WASP101 Gate

But why must it be either ?

The true Genius and the true Professional are very rare.  We would have to burn a lot of books if only they counted.


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#327 2013-06-08 14:56:21

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Hide thy infants, hide thy Lady, and hide thy husband, alas they art forcing sexual intercourse upon the entire populace. - Wm Shakespeare

 

#328 2013-06-08 14:59:19

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Ah. I'm too used to you disagreeing with me wink

Sorry.

One of my favourite book reviews was Damon Runyon's verdict on Alice in Wonderland - 'A pack of lies' he said.


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#329 2013-06-09 01:22:33

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Some nice free publicity from Mr. Chensvold on his blog.   The guy's not all bad you know.

He does have a problem with fact and fiction though...  He seems to think that I've never not been a fiction writer. Did he ever get that English degree ?


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#330 2013-06-11 11:38:37

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Vibe-Rations in Spectra-Sonic-Sound

 

#331 2013-06-11 11:46:05

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Where were we? Ah yes, studied professionalism vs the spark of genius, I will take the former everytime. 9 times out of 10, it is better to be a participator and the right point of the curve than an innovator, unless you're the likes of Miles Davis and look where he ended up.


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#332 2013-06-11 13:19:38

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Hide thy infants, hide thy Lady, and hide thy husband, alas they art forcing sexual intercourse upon the entire populace. - Wm Shakespeare

 

#333 2013-06-11 13:55:35

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I'm Reckless Reggie of the Regent Palace,
I'm in love with every gal;
I flirt with Maudie and I flirt with Alice,
I'm a real life Regent's pal.

 

#334 2013-06-11 14:06:41

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Hide thy infants, hide thy Lady, and hide thy husband, alas they art forcing sexual intercourse upon the entire populace. - Wm Shakespeare

 

#335 2013-06-11 14:37:59

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Re: WASP101 Gate


I'm Reckless Reggie of the Regent Palace,
I'm in love with every gal;
I flirt with Maudie and I flirt with Alice,
I'm a real life Regent's pal.

 

#336 2013-06-11 15:12:10

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Hide thy infants, hide thy Lady, and hide thy husband, alas they art forcing sexual intercourse upon the entire populace. - Wm Shakespeare

 

#337 2013-06-11 15:28:51

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Re: WASP101 Gate


I'm Reckless Reggie of the Regent Palace,
I'm in love with every gal;
I flirt with Maudie and I flirt with Alice,
I'm a real life Regent's pal.

 

#338 2013-06-12 03:19:38

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Re: WASP101 Gate

Interesting that so many of the comments about writing above are about being a success, making a living, stuff like that. My motivation is fun. It's an enjoyable thing to do and the process around it is enjoyable: The people you meet, the places you go, all the interesting chit-chat and drinks...

The book is already a success in my terms because it's providing me with such fun. God knows how it will fare commercially, but as I don't write for a living I can be relaxed about all that. Let others fret.

Interesting also that the conversation above very quickly moved onto greatness and genius. It's a bit like the old thing of being 'The Best'. All rather alien to me. I'd rather have some fun.


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#339 2013-06-12 05:09:16

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Last edited by Sammy Ambrose (2013-06-12 05:23:22)


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#340 2013-06-12 05:22:55

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I'll still say that there's BEING A WRITER and those who write. A difference.

The 'success' thing I also struggle with - Is the only success the making of money? The changing of the world? The establishment of a new and better life for everybody enriched by your genius?

What about having a laff and a few drinks?  Sounds good to me.


What the world needs now is love, sweet love... And a jolly good kick up the harris.

 

#341 2013-06-12 05:23:06

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Re: WASP101 Gate


I'm Reckless Reggie of the Regent Palace,
I'm in love with every gal;
I flirt with Maudie and I flirt with Alice,
I'm a real life Regent's pal.

 

#342 2013-06-12 05:28:50

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It reminds me also of my involvement with the Harry Stedman brand who wanted to be the next Ralph Lauren - Enjoying making a few good clothes might have been a better ambition?  Why build failure into your business plan?


What the world needs now is love, sweet love... And a jolly good kick up the harris.

 

#343 2013-06-12 05:31:21

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Re: WASP101 Gate


What the world needs now is love, sweet love... And a jolly good kick up the harris.

 

#344 2013-06-12 05:44:32

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If you aren't seeing through all three eyes at once day and night you are up shit creek without a paddle. The Shooman

 

#345 2013-06-12 06:04:21

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Re: WASP101 Gate


I'm Reckless Reggie of the Regent Palace,
I'm in love with every gal;
I flirt with Maudie and I flirt with Alice,
I'm a real life Regent's pal.

 

#346 2013-06-12 06:14:49

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Re: WASP101 Gate


If you aren't seeing through all three eyes at once day and night you are up shit creek without a paddle. The Shooman

 

#347 2013-06-12 06:52:38

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I'm sorry, you can't deny the greatness of Gianfranco Zola.


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#348 2013-06-12 07:01:57

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Re: WASP101 Gate


I'm Reckless Reggie of the Regent Palace,
I'm in love with every gal;
I flirt with Maudie and I flirt with Alice,
I'm a real life Regent's pal.

 

#349 2013-06-12 07:03:03

Reckless Reggie
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Re: WASP101 Gate

I meant 'no' of course, supra.


I'm Reckless Reggie of the Regent Palace,
I'm in love with every gal;
I flirt with Maudie and I flirt with Alice,
I'm a real life Regent's pal.

 

#350 2013-06-12 07:20:27

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What the world needs now is love, sweet love... And a jolly good kick up the harris.

 

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