Sure I'm NOBODY (this is true), and you're Ian Penman. And yes I'm an egotist. Aren't you? And actually if you read it again it's patently clear I know you're not talking about ME-ME-ME. I quote: "it's probably not aimed squarely at me" and "the latest Penman slur is just a hook to hang it on" and "(addressed to the arching panoply of the heavens)" So you see I'm not talking to you. Sorry to offend you even further, get OVER yourself etc etc etc. Except of course it would be dishonest to try and slip that one under anyone's nose. I'm not about to walk into what is to all intents and purposes a crowded room and stand in the corner and pretend I'm not there.
I did read that post very carefully, and I was very moved by it. I actually wrote three nice caring emails then ditched each one, too "worthy", too "trendy", too I dunno. Trying to make clear, gently, whatever, that I care. That I'm not a "grubbing" evil person. I love. Also thinking what's the point, I'll not get a reply. So eventually the sentiment comes out backwards. Sorry.
This is like being at school.
Posted by Woebot at August 19, 2003 09:39 PM