tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998835043850194033.post5700511677919801409..comments2024-03-01T21:22:51.305-08:00Comments on The Literary Mercenary: Speak Sweetly, Because You Never Know Who You're Talking ToNeal Litherlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01307649737269196558noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998835043850194033.post-39298360385779965762017-08-07T00:03:08.982-07:002017-08-07T00:03:08.982-07:00The worst thing anybody can do – especially those ...The worst thing anybody can do – especially those in the artistic realm – is to underestimate and / or dismiss someone (anyone!) who initially seems insignificant. Indeed, that lone individual standing silently off to one side may be an important figure in your chosen field. But, as far as I’m concerned, anyone who shares a similar artistic interest with you is critical. We artists certainly want people to buy our books or paintings, come watch us dance, or listen to us sing. More importantly, though, we all NEED those people. They are the ones who can help us succeed or fail.<br /><br />I don’t consider myself a people person. I actually have more respect for animals than most people. But I know full well that I cannot brush off anyone who expresses even a modest curiosity about my writing. That would be tantamount to career suicide! Too many artists forget that, as they gain wealth and fame. It’s what we all want. But it all can be gone just as easily as it arrives. NEVER take anyone for granted!Alejandro De La Garzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12281206714689138318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998835043850194033.post-86251485386316002152017-07-29T10:58:44.233-07:002017-07-29T10:58:44.233-07:00Good article, straight to the point, well-written,...Good article, straight to the point, well-written, and phenomenal advice.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558781257188950709noreply@blogger.com