John W. <worthj1970@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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.

We'll take your word for it; we'd rather not feel you.

Mike