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Old 06-20-2012, 09:16 PM   #4
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He's a f**king genius! It makes me want to just give up trying to write and I am generally the last person to say/feel that.

I just read chapter one of Blood Meridian as I was walking at lunchtime and just like every time I pick up something of his I am just totally blown away.

How the hell does he do this. I'm amazed, astounded, enthralled and so so jealous. He certainly deserved the MacArthur award.

His wiki entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cormac_McCarthy
Wouldn't it be more productive to use those feelings as a means to aspire to become a better writer? Just a thought.
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