It seems that wherever I go, someone stops me and comments on my articles. I
never really know what to say to people, but I'll stick around because it
seems rude to run away. (And, I've always thought there were better writers
in The Times.)
There has always been a certain sense of pride for me, in seeing my articles
published. No, it's not because it'll make me about a hundred clams richer.
It's the knowledge that someone is reading what I have to say. If I can
change any one person's life, then fame is just a bonus.
There are many talented writers that get their articles published. You've
probably heard of some of the bigger names. Vanilla. Bigfoot. LilBeaut.
MediaWiz (love the new name, by the way ;)), Bettyjoe. Merchant. Yes, they
are good writers. But does that mean it's right for us to idolize them?
I will tell you that some of the best authors in the history of the Times
have gotten only one or two articles published. Don't believe me? Blackbox.
Skumbag68. Those are two examples from recent memory. Why can't we idolize
people like them?
There are also people who have gotten a handful published. They might be
Times Writers, but only barely. They've never generated a ton of response,
but they'll still get their articles published. These are usually also
people who haven't been writing for very long. TIKE. Twigsy. Wench.
Pinelope. Piker. Liss22. The list goes on and on.
In my opinion, the best writer is Liss22. In her articles, she can argue her
points, is graceful when corrected, and gets directly to the point. I have
met her and we've chatted a bit. Would you believe that she's just a normal
person? Because she is.
I have met a lot of people in Whyville that could be considered famous or
"idolized". Fact is, they're just normal people. You'd never guess that one
of the most famous people on Whyville flips hamburgers at McDonald's now
because his/her mom made him/her go out and get a job. That sure is something
you'd like to aspire to, hey?
Sure, there will always be someone who writes for the joy of being famous.
But what percentage of people is that? Inspiring someone is one thing, being
"idolized" can be a little freaky.
Oh, and I just wanted add that getting a compliment is one thing. "OH MY
GOD! I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M ACTUALLY MEETING YOU! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!" is a different thing. That's just way too obsessive. Any writers or readers who want to add their say to my write on writers? He he he. I'm going, I promise! =D
Never idolizing,
Giggler01
