We talked and someone asked her what made her want to become an author... From that moment on it became very personal and she actually told us her life story and I think we all saw she was basically falling apart (I asked one of my favourite professors there, who confirmed it to me). It amazed me because you'd hardly see it in her books, it seems like she doesn't take herself too seriously. Anyways, we asked questions, she replied with more and more personal details all the time (we were merely asking about writing and her books!), so it was like a therapy session.
I actually went and talked to her... Naturally, because Murphy loves me, my mobile rang and I excused myself to put it on silent. She thought I was going to get that call and just went away and I barely got to talk to her! Grrr! Anyway, she teaches at the Uni (not me though) and obviously they don't publish ways to contact her, as she's famous.
Basically- I was pretty blown away because I think she is a true inspiration. So after that LONG column, I just wanted to ask whether you guys ever had an author/ book or a teacher that truly inspired you and how. And I don't mean books or teachers you just like!
P.S and totally random- I found out I could detect personality disorders, yay me, I'll be a shrink someday! (I'd rather die!!
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Unfortunately, a lot of artists - whether they be writers, painters, musicians, etc - cultivate their crafts through their own experiences and often those experiences effect them profoundly, whether in a positive or negative light.
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