Myself at 75 Talking To Me At 70
"You know, in five years, you'll either make it or not."
"I know but I have a plan."
"Plan won't do you much good if it don't get done."
"I'm working on it."
"Do more than work on it. Live it. Feel it. Be the plan every second of every day, or you'll end up like me. 75 and nothing to show for squat."
"I do that now."
"Do you, really?"
"Well, most of the time I do."
"Most ain't good enough. You say writing's in your blood, but I don't see you bleeding."
"You saying I have to bleed?"
"No, what I'm saying is if it's in your blood, let that energy inside you run free. Live your life like you write. Be constant. Be true to your craft. One day, you'll die just like me. Leave something behind someone, anyone will remember. That's your legacy, be it large or small."
"I see what you mean. Okay, I will."