I love that people are better than me at things. There's a strange sense of comfort knowing you are not all powerful, all knowing, all seeing. Imagine the pressure of being the absolute best at something. I'm happy to be humble thanks.
I haven't read Cormac McCarthy (although I'm sure I will one day). For me there is any number of writers with an exquisite turn of phrase that remind me that I am where I am and they are where they are.
I don't know if you've ever read Elizabeth Hand, Attanasio or Peter Straub, but all three of them remind me how good a writer can be. However, recently I've discovered some indies that have really impressed me with their writing - John A A Logan is an indie writer than springs to mind.
Anyway this is about McCarthy and one day I'll read him and know exactly what you're talking about.
