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keiramarcosThere is this person at the cafe whom even Sci-Fi Writer goes out of his way to avoid speaking with and when I first met that guy I was pretty sure that Sci-Fi Writer could argue with anyone.
Since I don't like to use people's names on my journal -- we're going to call this guy Know-It-All. Know-It-All as you might have already guessed appears to know everything. He claims to have a variety of degrees but I've never been interested enough to actually investigate any of his claims. Let's just say that I've rarely met anyone that actually had multiple PhDs by the time he's 35. In fact, the only person I've ever met with 3 PhDs received his third in his 50's because he got bored and changed careers. Sooo... I'm not sure I believe him but whatever.
My main problem with Know-It-All isn't that I think he's a big ole liar. It's that he intrudes on people with his mountain of so-called "knowledge" and butts in on conversations without an invitation to give us his two-scents worth.
Me and Sci-Fi Writer were having a spirited debate over the "conflict" in his new book. I read the book over the weekend at his request (which is pretty rare for him) because he wanted some feedback on his character work which he considers my best trait as a writer. I wasn't aware that he read my girl-porn as he likes to call "romance". At any rate, we were discussing his book and the problems with the conflict that he has and whatever. It was a pretty heated debate because that's how we are when we're together. Know-It-All decides to jump into the conversation.
Know-It-All is one of those people who says, "Oh, you're a writer. I've always wanted to write a book."
PRIMAL SCREAM. Because it's easy, right?
Anyways, he jumps into our conversation and takes Sci-Fi Writer's side in the debate (male bonding, anyone?) and Sci-Fi Writer turns to him and says, "Are you really under the impression that I need your help with this discussion?"
LMAO.
Snotty Chicklit Writer says I've ruined Sci-Fi Writer because he used to be so much more polite to people.
Since I don't like to use people's names on my journal -- we're going to call this guy Know-It-All. Know-It-All as you might have already guessed appears to know everything. He claims to have a variety of degrees but I've never been interested enough to actually investigate any of his claims. Let's just say that I've rarely met anyone that actually had multiple PhDs by the time he's 35. In fact, the only person I've ever met with 3 PhDs received his third in his 50's because he got bored and changed careers. Sooo... I'm not sure I believe him but whatever.
My main problem with Know-It-All isn't that I think he's a big ole liar. It's that he intrudes on people with his mountain of so-called "knowledge" and butts in on conversations without an invitation to give us his two-scents worth.
Me and Sci-Fi Writer were having a spirited debate over the "conflict" in his new book. I read the book over the weekend at his request (which is pretty rare for him) because he wanted some feedback on his character work which he considers my best trait as a writer. I wasn't aware that he read my girl-porn as he likes to call "romance". At any rate, we were discussing his book and the problems with the conflict that he has and whatever. It was a pretty heated debate because that's how we are when we're together. Know-It-All decides to jump into the conversation.
Know-It-All is one of those people who says, "Oh, you're a writer. I've always wanted to write a book."
PRIMAL SCREAM. Because it's easy, right?
Anyways, he jumps into our conversation and takes Sci-Fi Writer's side in the debate (male bonding, anyone?) and Sci-Fi Writer turns to him and says, "Are you really under the impression that I need your help with this discussion?"
LMAO.
Snotty Chicklit Writer says I've ruined Sci-Fi Writer because he used to be so much more polite to people.
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Date: 2010-09-13 11:26 pm (UTC)Well, not more snarky, you made me think it's okay to be bitchy and that you don't have to be polite all the time.
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Date: 2010-09-14 12:35 am (UTC)Thats me, a faithful disciple of the church of snark.
Does our Deity take attendance? (Big Bang reference)
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Date: 2010-09-14 01:41 am (UTC)And Keira is our high priestess....
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Date: 2010-09-14 12:29 am (UTC)best compliment ever ;)
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Date: 2010-09-14 01:07 am (UTC)And you have trained minions, what's not to like? LOL
You are so chanelling Rodney and so bad-ass!
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Date: 2010-09-14 02:51 am (UTC)Example: I asked your opinion on self publishing, and while I don't entirely understand your answer, I also didn't jump in and try to start a discussion/debate. My husband wants to know why. I explain, I asked for your opinion, you gave it, and it stops there, because essentially, we are sort of strangers and the forum was that of teacher to student, not a troll on my facebook page.
He is puzzled and says, How come discussions between you and your mother don't go that way? I answer, Because I haven't asked her opnion on any subject outside of sewing and diaper changing in years, but she still gives it to me.
BTW, I hate to bring this up, but food and weight are a very sore point between my mother and I. Apparently, if I would just stop eating, I could be thin. Personally, I prefer to be alive. This went on for many years until I had to take a verbal stick and beat my mother with it, which caused me a lot of pain. I see things in common between my mother and your sister in their approaches to family. I could polish off that verbal stick for you.
Thinking and sending good energy your way, your minisloth ... I mean fan girl ... well internet friendly person acquaintance. Yeah, I'm a stalker all right. But I'm a stalker with boundaries.
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Date: 2010-09-14 01:53 am (UTC)lol You go, girl!
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Date: 2010-09-14 02:11 am (UTC)Like -- when someone says "I have a problem"
You can respond -- "Yep, you sure do."
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Date: 2010-09-14 10:31 pm (UTC)ANYWAY, I really stopped by to share this: http://www.martinfirrell.com/joeflanigan/ -- in particular, the video with the purple in the still shot.
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Date: 2010-09-17 12:31 pm (UTC)I've always wanted to write a book, too
Date: 2010-09-16 11:32 am (UTC)My story, with which I have no honest choice but to stick, is that I've tried. Higher Power(s) of Your Choice, I've tried. Reams of unmitigated adolescent crap inspired by LOTR and/or Heinlein went into the shredder when I moved out of my parents' house. I had the "OMG, there are so many pulp romances on the market, anyone should be able to do that" phase. (Weirdly, it was trying to write an intentionally funny sex scene that persuaded me there; I never got to the part about being characterization-challenged.) Writing a short story should be like making a bracelet, right? As close to instant gratification as a craft gets? (quiet moan of agony over that traumatic flashback to disaster)
I have an IQ of 165, a Cold War-vintage BA in International Relations and a well-developed know-it-all complex of my own and would still NEVER EVER HAVE THE NERVE TO ACT LIKE WRITING IS EASY. I hope you guys skinned him out for a fashion accessory and moved on to a berry scone or something.
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Date: 2010-09-16 11:44 am (UTC)Re: I've always wanted to write a book, too
Date: 2010-09-16 12:11 pm (UTC)On a more serious note, I quite enjoyed the realization of consequence for Pike -- getting real justice came at a cost for the intensely private Kirk. Still, given the outline of the Betazoid judicial system (which totally fits what I remember of canon concerning them, by the way!) that really is the only thing I'd want to happen to Brise. As someone who actively and unsuccessfully avoided the circus that was the OJ Simpson trial, I was surprised at myself for not thinking of this consequence. The global grasp you have on crafting a plot, characters and consequences...AND DOING IT IN MULTIPLE UNIVERSES...explains a lot why you are the writer and people like Know It All are not.
inre Know It All: belt, shoes or is there enough for a full set including briefcase?
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Date: 2010-09-17 12:34 pm (UTC)sarcasm is an artform when it is done well!!
and both yourself and sci-fi writer are doing extremely well
keep up the good work.