Mark Crane  01-04-2003
12:12 PM ET (US)
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There are actually older people with drive and passion, but it may be attributable to caffeine.
I am not one of those people.
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Howard Wen 01-04-2003
04:16 AM ET (US)
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If this is true, then the kid worked it and good for him.
Being a published writer myself, I could probably get somewhere in the book publishing aspect if I worked it -- but, alas, I will have to admit that I am a very lazy, lazy man. :(
When you are young and starting out in a creative field, you have lots of passion and drive. The key to success is to direct that energy productively, without being distracted by scams and general, overall bullshit.
Ideally, one needs youthful energy combined with the wisdom (or guidance) of an old, experienced veteran in order to succeed in any creative endeavor. (Look at Bruce Sterling and his comments on the writer age issue.)
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JohnnyJoe 01-03-2003
05:24 PM ET (US)
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Hope he writes better than Nick McDonell.
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kenny 01-03-2003
02:54 PM ET (US)
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i'd do him.
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Rich Gibson 01-03-2003
02:49 PM ET (US)
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It isn't just 'write a book'...the back of his book refers to it as 'the book that ate my life'
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Zed Lopez 01-03-2003
02:48 PM ET (US)
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You get the torches, I'll get the pitchforks.
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ernie 01-03-2003
02:37 PM ET (US)
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Wow, that sounds easy! I need some cash, so Ill just write a book , right?
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sirdiddimus 01-03-2003
01:53 PM ET (US)
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Wiley, What are you talking about? You're famous. You could write a book and get it published in a heartbeat. I, on the other hand, couldn't get a book deal if I took a publisher hostage. Actually, maybe that _would_ make for an interesting read. Hmmm.... Edited 01-03-2003 01:53 PM
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Rich Gibson 01-03-2003
01:51 PM ET (US)
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The funny thing is that I have in my possession (though, alas, it belongs to a friend) a copy of his book under his self published house 'Paolini International, LLC' in Livingston, Montana.
It has now been pulled until its' reissue.
I love the first line: 'Wind howled through the night, carrying a scent that would change the world.'
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Wiley Wiggins 01-03-2003
01:36 PM ET (US)
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It's either really infuriating or really inspiring.
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Pat York 01-03-2003
01:06 PM ET (US)
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Half a million dollars? I'd really like to see corroboration of this.
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Steelydan 01-03-2003
12:58 PM ET (US)
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I hate this guy. Sincerely, Philip Shropshire www.threerivertechreview.com www.majic12.com Edited 01-03-2003 02:38 PM
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