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I absolutely agree.
Recently, I asked myself why I didn't write novels, etc. The answer is: No passion. My passion lies in other areas of writing, and other arts.

posted by Wordwizard on July 15, 2005 at 7:38 AM | link to this | reply

Amen sister!
So very true!

posted by Jemmie211 on July 14, 2005 at 10:42 PM | link to this | reply

Quirky, I hate to say it, it sounds so today, but I have really prospered
since the dawn of the computer age.  It just makes publishing such a breeze.  I used to have a manual typewriter, and even an electric in grad school, but it's not the same.  One mistake and I was always ready to start the page over.  The whole page!  Thanks, and later!

posted by kingmi on July 14, 2005 at 10:13 PM | link to this | reply

It's always tragic isn't it to see people who have the desire but no talent?

Did my advice on the number work? If not try with another 3. Had I known about this I could have tried for you a few weeks ago and would have been happy to do so. I think this is sufficiently cryptic for no one to have a clue what I am saying. Just saying so here because of your email gremlin

posted by Azur on July 14, 2005 at 9:53 PM | link to this | reply

Quirk,

I agree with Jimmie. It takes both desire and talent and not just in writing. Ask any person who is in any competition field from sports to becoming CEO of a major corporation.  Shadow

posted by Keshet on July 14, 2005 at 9:16 PM | link to this | reply

The trick is to have both the talent and the desire...

plus a work ethic...

peace Quirk...

posted by jimmy68 on July 14, 2005 at 8:50 PM | link to this | reply

quirky
Unfortunately, sometimes a burning desire and refusal to quit can overcome lack of talent. Hemlocker

posted by Hemlocker on July 14, 2005 at 7:04 PM | link to this | reply

Oh, so true. Good analogy.

posted by dog1net on July 14, 2005 at 6:43 PM | link to this | reply

All the talent in the world won't replace a burning desire!

posted by David1Spirit on July 14, 2005 at 6:26 PM | link to this | reply

very beautifully put... i am a total "metaphorical" thinker and i absolutely loved this analogy! great job! :)

posted by mmm-w on July 14, 2005 at 6:00 PM | link to this | reply