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Hi, Jade,

An interesting point of view. Of course you’re right about all of it, except the 1% or 2%. I’m sure it’s more than that. Not everyone is going to be Hemingway or Stephen King. But there are a lot of people making it to some degree in this business. And there are plenty of doctors and accountants etc. who are doing some writing on the side.

But I get it. You want the whole enchillada. And you’re willing to work for it. You may not have been born spouting excellence, but you have a seriously good grounding in language and the use of imagery. And the ability to express yourself to your own satisfaction is the first step to success. Really. Plus that streak of stubborn determination! Wow!

But please don’t let it interfere with your enjoyment of running, of the PAG, of being 16, or of communicating on a friendly basis with a lot of people. You do it so well.

P.S. I forgot to wish you a Happy MLK Day. Now, THAT was a remarkable person!                                         –G–