It’s amazing how many “writers” there are out there. I’m not talking about people who are actually in the process of writing something; I’m talking about people who would write if only they “weren’t so busy.” Because, of course, finding the time to write is really the only key to success in this business.

Seriously, it’s amusing how some people think they could be a writer--if only time allowed. They’ll say, “Oh, you’re an author? You know, I’ve been meaning to write a novel...” Yet they’d never say, “I’d be a professional quarterback, but the kids keep me so busy.” Or “I’ve been meaning to write some hit songs, but I just got a promotion at work.”

Anyway, I run into this attitude a lot, and that’s why I find this clip so funny:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPuWA1WKR7w