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Deedee,
yes exactly, re: human frailties. I agree with you but think there are "levels" and humor does do this but perhaps at not quite so deep a level.
BTW, I love Dave Barry. At one point, I aspired to be the "female Dave Barry" type of writer.
posted by
Julia.
on September 10, 2004 at 8:30 AM
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Serious vs. humorous
The most difficult writing for me occurs whenever I try to write humorously about a serious topic. But I hear what you're saying. You have to be willing to expose your human frailties, because that's what best links us to one another. A good writer can do this, even when they're writing humor. Dave Barry and the late Erma Bombeck have exhibited that talent. I earnestly hope to develop it one day.
posted by
Deedee50
on September 10, 2004 at 6:02 AM
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jimmy,
I want to learn more about writing poetry.
posted by
Julia.
on September 9, 2004 at 11:15 PM
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Maybe that's why I like writing poetry...
you can get the feeling out in images without really telling the tale...
posted by
jimmy68
on September 9, 2004 at 11:10 PM
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