1. “Writing for a penny a word is ridiculous. If a man wanted to make a million dollars, the best way would be to start his own religion.”
- L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology
2. “Never throw up on an editor.”
- some excellent advice from Ellen Datlow
3.”The good parts of a book may be only something a writer is lucky enough to overhear or it may be the wreck of his whole damn life and one is as good as the other.”
- Ernest Hemingway
4.”If you really want to hurt your parents and you don’t have nerve enough to be homosexual, the least you can do is go into the arts.”
- Kurt Vonnegut
5.”I have the heart of a small boy. It is in a glass jar on my desk.”
- Stephen King.
6.”Fiction writing is great. You can make up almost anything.”
- Ivana Trump, after finishing her first novel
7. “It’s none of their business that you have to learn to write. Let them think you were born that way.”
- Ernest Hemingway again
8.”What’s another word for thesaurus?”
- the inimitable Steven Wright
9. “I’m living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to be living apart.”
- e e cummings
10. “I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they’ve always worked for me.”
- Hunter S. Thompson.
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Hey, Colin, a great chuckle to start my day. Thanks and have a great day!
I think it might be time to start my own religion. Thanks for the chuckles.
Thanks Cora. I’ve often thought my own religion might be more profitable, too!
I love Stephen King’s!
You should bring this link to my blog today!
Everyone needs a damn good laugh now and again, so thanks for this post it did just that for me.
Thanks Rita!
ROFL! The Stephen King one made me laugh.
And take the link to Susie’s blog. It’s a party and I bet you like a party!
I have been known to party a little now and then, CC. I headed over there just now. The girl can dance!
Aloha and cheers, Colin,
I used to live literally (no pun intended:) next door to Hemingway’s Key West house, and it was awesome roaming the place (it’s open for tours, I wasn’t a burglar!!!)
Next door! That’s really something. I’ve never seen the place, though I’d love to. Has it been preserved as it was?
So funny. I especially laughed hard after reading #10. Your post (link to yours) will find its way into my blog this week, (you write good stuff, what can I say).
Thanks Alvarado! My daughter is a huge fan of Hunter S. Thompson. I’ve told her I’d rather she just imitate his writing style.
Two, five and nine are my favorites. But two…yeah. Not going to win any brownie points with an editor if he or she is wearing your lunch.
Yeah, I’ve no idea why she said that but it sounded as if she spoke from experience, didn’t it??
It sure did. I hope I never, ever, EVER get to speak from an experience like that.
One and four and definitely my favourites! Great stuff, Colin
Thanks Alarna. I thought 1 was revealing but I loved 5. For a horror writer I always thought Stephen King has a fantastic sense of humour. At least, I think he was joking …
As per number five. I still find it hard to believe Stephen King isn’t a Yankee fan (like me). He just fits. He does.
Words to live by!
By the way, Susie sent me….
Ok, time to start a religion…………
PS: Found you on Susie’s blog
Amazing how many people stopped over from Susie’s party! And yes, I reckon the religion’s the way to go. It’s like a blog only people are terrified of going to hell if they don’t follow you. Brilliant concept. Get enough converts then every time you write a book you have a bestseller.
Great quotes! Thanks for the good laugh! (And Susie sent me…Aren’t her parties the best?)
Thanks Sally! And Susie sure throws amazing parties. Her blog is a great place to meet people!
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