Meanwhile: Overachievers don't write

May 12, 2006 12:00

I always knew at the back of my head that I was not a writer. Professional or otherwise, period.
There have been many a article on the "Opal Mehta" issue but for some reason I liked this one.
Overachievers don't generally become writers because the skill set is so different. If you want to be a writer, work on the finer points of gossip, ( Read more... )

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thaths May 12 2006, 22:25:44 UTC
Some of the best books ever written about youth are by writers long past those dewy days.

Hear, Hear! Wodehouse was writing most beautifully about love in his 80's and 90's.

I see Ms. Kavya's tale as one of having lived by the press and tarnished by the press.

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latelyontime May 13 2006, 08:48:42 UTC
that gives me hope...because ever since I remember, I wanted to write and be a writer one day. I write...but then i look at the words and nod my head in a negative and hope to do better some day.

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rileen May 13 2006, 12:53:17 UTC
It's possibly tongue in cheek, but it reeks of a superior attitude.

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pavan_pune June 26 2006, 10:55:07 UTC
So when do we one of ur compositions in a controversary as OPAL MEHTA's one
anyways keep mailin and stay in touch

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