That's Wee on the left, my magnificent 2nd cousin. She lives in Portland where she's a freshman at Louis & Clark. It's spring break and she's in town. It turns out Wee and me are both crazy about Anne Lamott, who just happened to be giving a reading this evening.
When we first walked in I stopped to buy a book. Wee whispered in my ear: Who's your very favorite writer of all time?
Me: My very favorite?
Wee: Yes. If you could only choose one. Who would it be?
Me: Oh Gosh. Names lit up and swirled around in my head: Raymond Carver, Nikolai Gogol, Alice Munro–but none outshone the others. I'll have to think about that. What about you? Who's your very favorite writer of all time?
Wee: I'd have to say it's Anne Lamott.
If Wee had asked you, what would you have said?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Wee & Me & oh yeah, Anne Lamott
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heading for amazon first thing in the morning-- I haven't read any of her books.
Currently I'd say Larry McMurtry specifically in Lonesome Dove, scared to reread it because it might not seem as good.
Aw, man! That's like asking an artist "What's yer favorite color?" It leaves my mouth silently working open and shut like a fish out of water. No answer. Many answers.
Alice Hoffman comes to mind right this moment. I love your hidden hearts and the little-girl-you with poster. So sweet.
Hello, stranger! I kind of agree with lisa h's answer, but if I had to gurgle up something, it would probably be Walker Percy.
If by "writer" she was including poets ... oh, my. I wouldn't know where to start.
"Operating Instructions" saved me, and I've been hooked ever since. Thanks for sharing.
Can I pick two? Dorothy Parker for her wicked sense of humor and Robertson Davies for the same thing, only in Canadian?
wow, I hadn't thought of Robertson Davies in a long time- used to really like his books. Who's on wee's shirt?
I have a hard time picking favorites of anything!
Sally: In case you decide to try Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird was my favorite.
Lisa H: I know! I know! We'll let you say 2 or 3 ... and you can change your mind tomorrow.
Mary Ann: I don't know Alice Hoffman. What should I start with?
Hi Waterfall! I should have known. Walker Percy is how we met, right?
Denice: I loved Operating Instructions too and I don't even have a kid.
Neckbone: I love Dorothy Parker too. But I'm not familiar with Robertson Davies. What should I try?
Sally: Wee confirmed that it's Bob Marley on her t-shirt.
Stray G: I know. But you're allowed to pick a couple. You can always change your mind tomorrow!
I couldn't possibly pick a favorite...but, oh, you got your picture taken with Annie. She has a special place in my heart since I sent an email once that reached her for my (blogging) pal's virtual wedding shower (she's a HUGE Anne Lamott fan)...and Anne sent a special message to her in reply...it was lovely. Plus, the whole Marin thing...and I think she even used to live on a houseboat...probably around the time I did...and her church was just across the freeway from the houseboat communities. :)
Marilyn: She DID live on a houseboat. She mentioned it! I didn't know that you lived on one(?) ...How nice, no yard to weed.
I liked Bird by Bird a lot, too!
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