18 Jun 13
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWell it is really quite simple.
Among other things, I'm intensely interested in the experiences that contributed
to your brutal self honesty/candor and passionate love affair with languages.
My love affair of languages began because I was good at
languages at school and I love to travel to different countries.
But there is always a price. If you are good at something then
there is always something else you will not be so good at.
My failing was maths or as you call it in the USA math.
I am very bad at maths. It is definitely my worst subject.
I can add and subtract and multiply with the best of them
but if you mention Trigonometry or algebra or some other
form of such math then I am lost.
I would be like a sailor without a sextant or a compass.
19 Jun 13
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"Well it is really quite simple.
My love affair of languages began because I was good at
languages at school and I love to travel to different countries.
But there is always a price. If you are good at something then
there is always something else you will not be so good at.
My failing was maths or as you call it in the USA math.
I am very bad at maths. It is definitely my worst subject.
I can add and subtract and multiply with the best of them
but if you mention Trigonometry or algebra or some other
form of such math then I am lost.
I would be like a sailor without a sextant or a compass." (Johnnylongwoody)
... and your brutal self honesty/candor? (gb)
19 Jun 13
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyYou will have to make yourself more plain if you want an answer.
"Well it is really quite simple.
My love affair of languages began because I was good at
languages at school and I love to travel to different countries.
But there is always a price. If you are good at something then
there is always something else you will not be so good at.
My failing was maths or as you call it in the USA math.
I am ...[text shortened]... ut a sextant or a compass." (Johnnylongwoody)
... and your brutal self honesty/candor? (gb)
19 Jun 13
Originally posted by johnnylongwoodyFew adults are sufficiently self assured to express themselves with stylistic abandon, without having first achieved a hard won comfort inside their own skin. Obstacles must be overcome. Wondering how these earlier chapters played out for you.
You will have to make yourself more plain if you want an answer.
19 Jun 13
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI take no prisoners. It's my way or the highway.
Few adults are sufficiently self assured to express themselves with stylistic abandon, without having first achieved a hard won comfort inside their own skin. Obstacles must be overcome. Wondering how these earlier chapters played out for you.
If you don't see my point of view then tough. I have certain conditions
which must be met. I don't ask for much but I won't compromise either.
Compromise is for politicians. They have to compromise to get elected.
They say one thing and do another.
That's not me. I tell you what I can do and I tell you what I want.
If that is not possible then it's no deal. I've done OK up to now.
Some people may think what I ask is silly but that is just me.
Like a hotel with a revolving door. I don't like revolving doors.
I will go elsewhere to avoid one. Little things like that annoy me.
19 Jun 13
Originally posted by johnnylongwoodyUnderstood. Most all of your site forum communications involve free verse stanzas. Your sense of humor is relentless in draining the object of its attention dry. As free lance as your writing is, it also seems to be wed to order. Any notions why?
I take no prisoners. It's my way or the highway.
If you don't see my point of view then tough. I have certain conditions
which must be met. I don't ask for much but I won't compromise either.
Compromise is for politicians. They have to compromise to get elected.
They say one thing and do another.
That's not me. I tell you what I can do a ...[text shortened]... e revolving doors.
I will go elsewhere to avoid one. Little things like that annoy me.
19 Jun 13
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyNo one can explain free style writing.
Understood. Most all of your site forum communications involve free verse stanzas. Your sense of humor is relentless in draining the object of its attention dry. As free lance as your writing is, it also seems to be wed to order. Any notions why?
It comes and it goes like the wind.
Inspiration is the key. When one has
inspiration then the flow is on and sometimes
goes all night without stopping. If this happens
you must grasp the nettle and keep writing.
I have risen from my bed at 3 am to write
and this could go on for hours. Then again
you might not write for days. There is no
magic formula.
They say a writer should sit in front of his keyboard
at 8 am and write until 5 pm. Some do this but not all.
It is not a guaranteed formula. If one is given an advance
of money to write then one must produce the goods but
that does not mean it will be your best work.
If you have the freedom to write then you write as your freedom allows.
You may do a couple of chapters a day or maybe even 6 or 7. But it all
depends on how you feel and your inspiration. There are tricks you can
learn but that is not true writing.
Journalists are under pressure because they have a deadline to meet.
People like Handy Andy will know this all too well. If you work for a daily
or weekly publication your writing may suffer due to time constraints.
19 Jun 13
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Originally posted by johnnylongwoodyIt's difficult not to be impressed with you considerable biblical knowledge.
No one can explain free style writing.
It comes and it goes like the wind.
Inspiration is the key. When one has
inspiration then the flow is on and sometimes
goes all night without stopping. If this happens
you must grasp the nettle and keep writing.
I have risen from my bed at 3 am to write
and this could go on for hours. Then again
yo ...[text shortened]... If you work for a daily
or weekly publication your writing may suffer due to time constraints.
Coupled with worldly wise streets smarts, I find it quite refreshing.
Note: Time for dinner, Johnny. Thanks for an enjoyable evening. Bobby