Then there is the other secret. There isn't any symbolysm [sic]. The sea is the sea. The old man is an old man. The boy is a boy and the fish is a fish. The shark are all sharks no better and no worse. All the symbolism that people say is shit. What goes beyond is what you see beyond when you know.

You know lots of criticism is written by characters who are very academic and think it is a sign you are worthless if you make jokes or kid or even clown. I wo…

Having books published is very destructive to writing. It is even worse than making love too much. Because when you make love too much at least you get a damne…

I still need more healthy rest in order to work at my best. My health is the main capital I have and I want to administer it intelligently.