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Beach didn't happen. Weather sucky. Mood - will hopefully get better, because if doesn't, I'm in real trouble.

Questions from Zoe:

1. Pick three lines from At Swim Two Boys , one that made you laugh, one that made you cry and one that made you angry.

Ok, one that made me laugh. This was evil, because this book is just plain hysterical, so it was really hard to choose. So, I had to pick and choose, and came up with MacEmm, because, well, you know. (This made me laugh outloud the second time I read it, because it only makes sense the second time.)

"You know, Aunt Eva, you'll bring scandal on our name if you insist on tooling up and down the lanes. A lady motorist could be thought dashing to the point of fast. Why don't you advertise for a chauffeur-mechanic?"

He is such a cheeky bastard. Wow. I still can't believe he had the gall. Just...damn.

One that made me cry. Ok, how to do this without spoiling much... Ok. This is a sentimental sort of 'cry'. Like, 'he is so beautiful, I want to cry.'

"Why do you smile, Ma?" I only mean the best for us."
"And what would prevent me? Isn't my son here, the strong and able boy would carry the world? And all the woes of the world would not be too many for him. It's God's morning to be smiling."

(I know you're all bawling now, too. No need to lie.)

And, finally, the line that made me angry. There was no contest with this one. Again, really made me angry the second time I read it. I remember when Jo and I were rereading it together in Dublin, we read this line right as the train pulled up to take us to Sandycove. We both wanted to spit in anger, I believe, but there were great things ahead...

In the back of Jim's mind an idea was forming that if after all he went to college, it would be better if another from his own streets went with him. They were palling up, on the cusp of being great, when news came of their joint success. That day Doyler wasn't to be found. County Clare, they said.

2. If you could choose a career, any career, what would it be?

At the risk of sounding stupid and cliched, a writer. I think I might as well admit this to myself. I want to write. And hopefully, make a living out of it. Pipe dreams, and all that...

3. Let's just say, hypothetically, that JKR stated that the puppies are straight (as if...) would you stop reading and writing about them? Would you try converting her to the OTW? ;-)

I would stop reading and writing them. Because it wouldn't feel real anymore, it wouldn't be...right. I'd be heartbroken, but I couldn't go on reading about them, knowing that she really didn't see them the way I did. It would be too weird. As for trying to convert her... I fear to say, it just might prove a little difficult, even for the psycho that is me.

4. Have you ever had a supernatural experience?

A supernatural experience... Depending on what you call a supernatural experience. I've had a few experiences, dealing with other people, that went beyond the normal human communication, if that makes any sense. Like...there was this other sense of understanding that went beyond words or gestures. In fact, it's only happened with two people, one of whom is my best friend Carrie. It's odd to explain, but that's the closest that I can think of.

5. Do you remember your dreams? What's the most memorable dream you ever had?

Unfortunately, I do remember my dreams. Sometimes it's rather bad. The most memorable dream... I think it'd have to be from 10th grade; I was 16. It was so completely bizarre and funny that some of the things from that dream were later incorporated into my best friend's and mine vocabulary. It consisted of me being part of a mob family, having to attend a party where all the virgins were supposedly set up to be killed, and having to be, er, saved in time from this horrible demise. The savior happened to be one of the kids - the one who wasn't a Savage brother - from 'Boy Meets World' and that's all the news that's fit to print. *crawls off in embarrassment*

Looks like it's a no-go on the cable modem, though we're still trying to rectify the situation. It sucks big time. *crosses fingers*

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I don't really have anything coherant to say, but I'm thinking it can basically be summed up by 'I love you' anyway. And that I'm wishing for the cable modem to be fixed post-haste, because I miss you.

*falls asleep on your shoulder*

*kisses your forehead and lulls you to sleep*

I love you, too. You just...you make my world brighter. That is all.

At the risk of sounding stupid and cliched, a writer. I think I might as well admit this to myself. I want to write. And hopefully, make a living out of it. Pipe dreams, and all that...

And I shall buy every one of your books. *nods*

Ohh, really?! One down, a bagillion to go! Honestly, that means a lot. Thank you.

How could I not?! You are just too brilliant for me to do THAT, you know. And I'll convert the world for you.

*waves flag saying 'Buy Liz's books, buy Liz's book!...even though she hasn't written any yet...yay!'*

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I know, Doyler really...well, gets to you. They all do, but he... yeah. Oh, Doyler. I always see him is The Irish Boy. I mean, his first name is Danny. He IS Danny Boy. (Boy, that's a song that would have you bawling now!)

I want you to read what I write, too! *g* I could try to illustrate them, but...then I'm afraid they really wouldn't sell. Heh. But thank you, darling.

The cable modem - it's stupid, really, but we are going to work on it. Either way, we'll have internet at home, we HAVE to. It'll just take a while... And I know, darling, I miss you, too. :(

*HUGSSSSSSSS*

Too bad about the beach. Stupid weather.:-)

I would stop reading and writing them.

It's a good thing it will not happen then, because I love your stories.

I had to pick and choose, and came up with MacEmm, because, well, you know.

MacEmm. Yes, I'm not surprised. He can be hilarious.

And I love the relationship between Doyler and his mum. Very moving.

I want to write.

It's going to work out you know. My first S/R story was "A grim is born". And I loved it. It made me think about the puppies and how fitting they are. Then I went to the S/R thread at SQ and the rest is history. I want to buy your books.

having to attend a party where all the virgins were supposedly set up to be killed, and having to be, er, saved in time from this horrible demise.

Ok, now this is very scary because I had a similar dream once. Strange. Ver strange.

Great answers! I loved reading them.
Kisses and good luck with the modem :-)

MacEmm. Yes, I'm not surprised. He can be hilarious.

Yes. And I am also completely in love with him. Isn't that sad? Yeah. I have come to terms with this. Almost.

Wow, was your first R/S really 'A Grim Is Born'? That's so...wow. I'm so...wow. Thank you for telling me. That means a lot. Thank you.

You had a similar dream? Really? That's awesome! I'm not the only one! When I told my friends about it, they said it was sexual frustration. I tried to laugh it off...

*hugs*

Hopeful, you feel better soon. Sending good thoughts and hugs your way.

Thank you, Sabine! Looks like it helped. :-P

Doyler's mum is just wonderful... and so is Aunt Eva. In fact, I loved the women in the book as much as I loved the men. Though I must say that your angry quote makes me sad. Now I'll just have to go cry myself to sleep...

Don't be embarrassed about the dream - just last night I dreamt that I was (or was watching) Harry Potter trying to win a computer game, only problem being, he had about the same computer gaming skills as I do, and he went to someone to help him cheat because he couldn't do it on his own. The night before that a junior high classmate who I never knew very well and haven't seen for *cough*ten*cough* years. Hmm... now you've inspired me to go post about my most disturbing dreams. This just goes to prove that you must be a writer, because I am always inspired by artistic people. Cheers.

Hey, I didn't know you'd read it, too! Cool! Yes, the women were wonderful, also. I love Nancy, for instance. And Aunt Sawney cracks my shit up. She's so mean, yet so caring. It's quite a combination.

Eh, no one should ever be embarrassed about dreams, after all, it's not like we can actually HELP them... I just can't believe I wrote that. Heh. Yours was rather amusing, too. Glad to have inspired you - and for the piercing, too! Yay! (Or is a tattoo?) Either way, congrats. ;)

Of course I read it! See, good things come out of LJing. It was actually your page that inspired me. You're just full of inspiration! I'll tell about the piercing tomorrow. In the meantime, could I inspire you to read Edinburgh by Alexander Chee? It has At Swim like qualities, in that it involves love and swimming. It is beautiful (and dare I say I enjoyed it more than At Swim?) Do zavtra...

You're just full of inspiration!

Bwahahahahaha! Me and my evil ways. I'm glad you read it - wasn't it gorgeous?..

I'm sorry, I had to laugh at the Alexander Chee comment. The thing is, when

firelocks went to the NY reading with Jamie O'Neill way back in March, the other person was, as she put it, Mr. Somethingorother Chee. She said he was boring, but I'll give his book a shot and get back to you. ;) But that was funny. I'm still chuckling.