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Have you ever written naked?
That's just one of the questions I had to answer in this interview - http://womanontheedgeofreality.com/2013/07/04/meeting-patsy-collins-author-of-a-year-and-a-day/
Deemed a weird question to ask so I thought I'd ask you lot. Well, have you?
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But as to writing whilst wearing nothing at all, no...
(Sorry PM, that's another long sentence I'm guilty of ;))
Why was it asked?
Stupid more than weird.
then you would be weird AND stupid.
I only use my webcam when I am specifically talking with friends on Skype, in which case I would be appropriately dressed. Otherwise, at all other times, it is quite definitely switched off.
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Aha, but is it?
You could be transmitting scenes to the world that you're not aware of simply because you've mistaken the thing for being off when it ain't.
BUT
in this world of overpopulated by weirdos (and let's face it, that question about being naked is proof they are abundant)
who says we get to choose?
Did someone really ask you that, Patsy? That is so weird.
'We' poor writers are hard pressed to afford luxuries so, whilst the one set of clothing is washed and dried, it's a natural time to sit and write.
Need to attempt generation of income to pay for the next washing cycle ........
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I know. I wonder if their next question was
*and what colour knickers are you wearing?*
Most odd.
I know. I wonder if their next question was
*and what colour knickers are you wearing?*
Most odd.[/quote]
You're right, it is odd. It seems to be asked a lot these days however. I've heard chat show hosts ask celebrities - especially female ones - if they have done x or whatever naked. The world seems obsessed with nudity and nakedness. :D
My creativity would be hugely limited if I was worried about having me bits on show.
We all have windows in our houses. Who knows when the postman is going to scuffle by, or the cheery face of the window cleaner will appear?
*puts on an extra hoodie and paints window with Windowlene*
That's not true. There was a case in the paper a couple of weeks ago where someone's lappy was hacked into and she was transmitting photos of herself without knowing. And another guy was able to trace his stolen lappy because it was transmitting images, via a program he wrote, of the thief.
I always wear a brown paper bag over my head when using any computer.
[quote= Phots Moll] I think she does a great job of presenting writers as individuals. [/quote]
I've never met her, but she lives near me and held an event (not for writers) at the arts centre across the road from my house.
*waves*
Victor Hugo is known for writing naked, standing at a lectern in a specially built sunroom at the top of his house in Guernsey. The house is tall enough for him to have been fairly certain of not being overlooked (although, having visited the house and finding out about what he was like, I'm not convinced he would have cared either way).
I believe it's obligatory at this point for somebody to say, "...And that's just the men!"
Ah! You're still talking to me though [/quote]
Of course.
Very valid points in your critique, Patsy. Considering I only wrote that story in the two days before it was due to be handed in, I thought I might just scrape into 2nd or 3rd place...:)
I expect they did. When I saw the title of the thread I knew I had seen the question before. It came up in a list of questions I was sent for an author interview questionnaire for a guest blog spot. I suppose they think it's funny. I'm not sure if I answered that one or not. :)
It gets worse...she used her lappy to read books...in the bath.
But more seriously - and kind of the reverse of the question - I can't write if I'm even slightly cold (so definitely no naked writing in the winter ;) )
Yes, now why am I reminded of being bitten by a mosquito.
Just wish I was at home and not with friends.
Dress...casual?
Going to draw a veil over this now.