Listened to a fascinating interview last night on the radio with James Lee Burke, an American author and an absolute character. Anyway today, Radio 2 read out some of his wonderful words from his web chat with listeners after yesterday's show. After hearing this little piece of advice he gave to a young girl, I just had to share it with you all as it's truly inspiring.
"Thanks, Miss Sophie. Never give up. I believe that talent comes from a hand outside us and that it is given to us for a reason. Never let the naysayers get you down. Write one day at a time and write for one reason only, to make the world in some fashion a better place. Eventually every artist learns the following lesson: Take pride in rejection and excoriation. The boos always come from the cheap seats. You stay on that oldtime rock and roll and grin and walk the cannon smoke and let go of the world. It will drive your critics insane."
What a wonderful way with words.
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