On Feb 15, 11:45 am, Declan Murphy <declan_mur...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Feb 15, 10:32 pm, "John W." <worthj1...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > Ego is a factor, but I think its also a case of isolation,
> > > disappointment, some boredom perhaps (he isn't a stupid man, but made
> > > life choices that bore him), mixed with a mild but forgivable/
> > > understandable dash of mental illness. His writing is a sort of
> > > therapy. Gives him a sense of purpose, gets things off his chest.
>
> > How many beers did you drink before coming up with that?
>
> Well it was lunchtime, so probably not enough?

You'll be proud to know that I've worked my way through every major
(and many minor) brand of bourbon and am not diving into Scotch, which
is more expensive and that pisses me off so I drink it quicker for
some reason. Had two glasses tonight. Am feeling quite nice.

John W.