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Wednesday, 29 August 2012
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“I'm using my art to comment on what I see. You don't have to agree with it.” ~John Mellencamp
“Allowing an unimportant mistake to pass without comment is a wonderful social grace” ~Judith S. Marin
“I don't ever try to make a serious social comment.” ~Paul McCartney
“I'd make a comment at a meeting and nobody would even acknowledge me. Then some man would say the same thing and they'd all nod.” ~Charlotte Bunch
“Probably what my comment meant was that I don't care about the circumstances if I can tell the truth.” ~Sally Kirkland
“We're not going to pay attention to the silliness and the petty comments. And quite frankly, women have joined me in this effort, and so it's not about appearances. It's about effectiveness.” ~Katherine Harris
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Enlightening as always Lydia. Just wondering whether you are a creative prescription writer?
ReplyDeleteBut ... I WANT to live alone in a shack in the woods and write ... okay, fine. The kids probably wouldn't appreciate that choice. Great post, Lydia!
ReplyDeleteAh, when two of the best come together, it's like whiskey and beer ... or something. Anyway, you guys are great! Love this feature. And I would love a cabin in the woods myself!
ReplyDeleteGreat seeing you here, Lydia. And you're so cool...getting wisdom from Ratatoille. And guys...I'll have a casita in the jungle soon if anyone's interested.
ReplyDeleteWriting isn't a piece of meat - funny!
ReplyDeleteAnd quoting Ratatouille isn't cheating.
Such great analogy Lydia. I loved the comparisons. Thanks for another great post.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Lydia. I'm glad you mentioned the part about learning. I know an author who thinks because he is published through a small press, he doesn't need to learn anymore. Nice try! Most careers require us to keep learning.
ReplyDeleteGreat comparison! Love the quote, Lydia.
ReplyDeleteVery apt comparisons. I am going to share withis with some folks I know who are writers~
ReplyDeleteGood collection of points - thank you!
ReplyDeleteLoved this Lydia! How 'bout the wine and coffee drinking curmudgeon in a shack in the woods? Kind of sounds like my ideal writing lab. :0)
ReplyDeleteI love #3, and especially #5. Great comparisons, Lydia, and a fun way to think of the practice of writing.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. Lydia is such a role model!
ReplyDeleteAll very true - esp. the crit partner. My writing has vastly improved since I got mine :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, Lydia. Completely agree with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comparison. It was really helpful, especially #1.
ReplyDeleteAnd crit partners are amazing!
What great insights. My Dad's a doctor and can probably relate to all of these.
ReplyDeleteI need a crit partner stat! I think I will approach her tonight with cookies in hand.
ReplyDeleteThere's more in common between doctoring and writing than I thought!
ReplyDeleteI like your list! I'd never thought of there being much connection between writers and doctors.
ReplyDeleteHooray for Dr. Lydia! Two of my favorite people in one place. It's like a Reese's peanut butter cup! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is all such great advice. Good points about the perspective and the fresh eyes and the taking a break. Best to both of you. Can't wait to read CONTROL! :o) <3
Thank you guys for stopping by! :D
ReplyDeleteExcellent comparisons!
ReplyDeleteGreat advice, Lydia, especially the one about taking time off.
ReplyDeleteLove the comparison, so true! Thanks, Lydia, for sharing. Jessica, thanks for hosting! :)
ReplyDeleteReally good stuff, Lydia. I especially love the part about living. Although our characters and stories can take over sometimes, it's our real lives that matter the most.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Lydia! I love your stuff, as always. I usually think of writing as therapy, which is... a TYPE of medicine, sort of kind of, right?
ReplyDeleteAnd any girl that quotes Pixar is gonna earn brownie points from me ;)
Great post, Lydia! Super analogy. :)
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought medicine is like writing. Great guest post.
ReplyDeleteI loved this list. Number 5 is something I need to remember, something I strive to remember. I feel often so out of balance.
ReplyDeleteI like your take on that chef line, Lydia. It took me a while before I could see a novel as a whole. It's a long journey. I'm six years and counting. I may not have a published novel until I've done the time equivalent of a brain surgeon.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this interview and the analogy. I agree about writing day and night. It doesn't allow for creativity, exposure to new ideas and life that provides the stimuli for your writing.
ReplyDeleteEXCELLENT post. SO true! :)
ReplyDeleteLydia~ you're genius wherever you go!
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