This blog post contains quotes from three different writers, Don Murray, Mary Karr, and Anne Lamott.
Teach Writing as a Process Not a Product: Don Murray
Against Vanity: In Praise of Revision: Mary Karr
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
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__1.__What is your idea of perfect happiness? My idea of perfect happiness would be laughter and peace of mind. __2.__What is your greatest fear? My greatest fear would be drowning in the ocean. __3.__What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? My laziness. __4.__What is the trait you most deplore in others? Not listening. __5.__Which living person do you most admire? My mom, for her dedication and hard work __6.__What is your greatest extravagance? Spending way too much money on make up. __7.__What is your current state of mind? Stressed, and mentally drained __8.__What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Pride __9.__On what occasion do you lie? Mostly at work, to my boss. __10.__What do you most dislike about your appearance? My height __11.__Which living person do you most despise? My boss __12.__What is the quality you most like in a man? Good listener, interesting, honest __13.__What is the quality you most like in a woman? Trustworthy, honest, dependable __14.__Which words or phrases do you most overuse? “Like” __15.__What or who is the greatest love of your life? My dogs __16.__When and where were you happiest? Taking unplanned weekend trips away with my closest friends. __17.__Which talent would you most like to have? I wish I could drive stick shift. __18.__If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? My height __19.__What do you consider your greatest achievement? Running a clothing store at age 18. __20.__If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be? If I died I would like to come back as __21.__Where would you most like to live? Somewhere down south, like Nashville. __22.__What is your most treasured possession? A key I kept from my old house. __23.__What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Losing a loved one and feeling alone. __24.__What is your favorite occupation? Interior designer __25.__What is your most marked characteristic? Confidant __26.__What do you most value in your friends? Dependable, honest __27.__Who are your favorite writers? Roald Dahl, when I was younger. __28.__Who is your hero of fiction? __29.__Which historical figure do you most identify with? Strong females __30.__Who are your heroes in real life? My family __31.__What are your favorite names? Isabella, Noah __32.__What is it that you most dislike? Bad drivers __33.__What is your greatest regret? __34.__How would you like to die? Quick __35.__What is your motto? Everything happens for a reason contenthttps://www.vanityfair.com/magazine/2000/01/proust-questionnaire/amp |
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