A FEW COMMENTS HEARD OVER THE YEARS AS SOMEONE LEARNS THAT

I AM A WRITER:

“I always thought you were a little weird…”  ( true, and from a former close friend)

“It’s kind of cool to be able to say that I actually know the author of that book.”

“I thought you had to be really smart to be an author – oops!”

“What do you write about?”

“Really! Is that how you make a living?”

“What’s your real job?”

“I haven’t read a book since I left school.”

“You mean anyone can do that?”

“Would I know anything you’ve written?” (several tempting possible replies)

“You’ve written books! What are you doing here?”