Freelance Quote of the Day—John Irving

If you don't feel that you are possibly on the edge of humiliating yourself, of losing control of the whole thing, then probably what you are doing isn't very vital. If you don't feel like you are writing somewhat over your head, why do it? If you don't have some doubt of your authority to tell this story, then you are not trying to tell enough. ~ John Irving

Thank you, John Irving, for pointing out the vitality in my Screw You! endeavors. I don’t think a day goes by when I don’t question whether I’m humiliating myself with my outspoken sarcasm, but quite frankly, I typically don’t care. On a near-daily basis, I’m also on the verge of losing control of the whole thing with at least one individual. It’s nice to know that all that lack of self-control is not for wont.

Although I’ve never read your work, John Irving, I sense a kindred spirit in you. A Prayer for Owen Meany has just moved itself to the top of my massive “to be read” pile. I’d be willing to bet you’ve flipped off a client or two in your day. Good on you! After all, we forthright writerly types need to stick together for the betterment of the profession.