I got this thing I do when I get around a bunch of high falutin literary types, especially if we’re all gathered for an author event in some lovely industrial space that doubles as both a bookstore and the headquarters for a classy independent press (a hometown LA press who doesn’t know who I am).
I could’ve written the same thing, or at least on the same subject, 1000 times before! And now again in France. - about “frites” taking too goddam lonnnng!
"What I do is immediately separate myself and say, 'No, you are not my people.' I do this as a shield against both their rejection and acceptance, each of which would agitate me, though in different ways." The sizzling solidarity I feel, when I read this, turns to hope for "these thoughts [to become] a backbeat" as I keep on becoming. Delicious. Really.
Fun read. You are a very patient man! Had to smile at the excitement of using two verbs in one sentence. Spanish learner here too and it’s hugely satisfying to string together a simple sentence in real life.
This “I don’t want anything to do with any of you, but please read my book and see how great I am,” combo platter is one of my favorite meals and as it’s happening, I can only sigh and try to have compassion for the little misfit inside.” You touched this little misfit . I’m not great, but I eat from the same combo platter..
I could’ve written the same thing, or at least on the same subject, 1000 times before! And now again in France. - about “frites” taking too goddam lonnnng!
-Brother from another Jewish mother.
They take a lot longer than you think and these are huge. How's France?
Tres French!
"What I do is immediately separate myself and say, 'No, you are not my people.' I do this as a shield against both their rejection and acceptance, each of which would agitate me, though in different ways." The sizzling solidarity I feel, when I read this, turns to hope for "these thoughts [to become] a backbeat" as I keep on becoming. Delicious. Really.
Thank you Miranda and of course I am envious of your last name.
Love it
Thanks Lisa
this is my every single day.
I had a feeling.
i gringo out a lot
This piece is fantastic. Not just the kind that makes you say 'wow this is good' but also makes you ask 'who made this?!' Really enjoyed it.
Great to hear Not HJ
I would have reacted as you did. And I’m not proud of it. Lol.
You;re a member of the IPP Impatient Progessives Party
Those fries look worth waiting for!
They are pretty fucking good
Oh my god, just love this writing. Bravo. Bravo.
Thank you Christiana
Fun read. You are a very patient man! Had to smile at the excitement of using two verbs in one sentence. Spanish learner here too and it’s hugely satisfying to string together a simple sentence in real life.
It is nice to use on the street where it's really happening.
I like it, and I like a little humility with my fries.
A little humility goes with everything AK
I was just thinking I wanted to hear something from you and then it popped up. Hope you enjoyed the fries!
This “I don’t want anything to do with any of you, but please read my book and see how great I am,” combo platter is one of my favorite meals and as it’s happening, I can only sigh and try to have compassion for the little misfit inside.” You touched this little misfit . I’m not great, but I eat from the same combo platter..