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October 31, 2004
And this year's Booker prize goes to...
Isn't it weird the turns your life takes and the situations you suddenly find yourself in for no apparent reason? A friend of mine, who's read this journal, asked me to write an article the other day. He told me people want to read real stories like mine and, judging by the number of reads this journal gets, he may well be right. I have to admit I was quite flattered when he asked because he writes himself and is extremely good at it. Unfortunately, I'd had one or two glasses of wine too and the combination was enough to make me believe I could do it.
By the next morning I was already regretting my foolish bravado and ready to give up. It was at that point I realised I was trying too hard so I just relaxed and let flow as I do here. Just let it all come tumbling out. I was extremely nervous about the end result but, having gone that far, I went ahead and sent it to him. He told me it was great (well he had to didn't he?) and, fair enough, he put it up on his site.
Whether or not it is actually any good is immaterial. Now that I've stopped cringing with embarassment and I've read it in situ it looks exactly like what it is, the opinion of an ordinary bod about an ordinary life and I can live with that.
The great thing is that I did it. I'm absolutely chuffed with myself for not backing out on the challenge like I've done so many times in the past. It's another example of my ability to change, take on new ventures and succeed (up to a point). I doubt anyone will be queuing for my autograph at a book-signing anytime soon but everyone I talk to tomorrow will meet a new and improved Lillie with yet another string to her bow.
I owe a big thanks to my friend for the opportunity. Now, he's asked me for another so I'd better get to it
Posted by lilliebet at October 31, 2004 02:04 PM
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