Questionless Books at OpenBookToronto asked John W. MacDonald to finish a few phrases..
At its core, a Writer is… somewhere between f/5.6 to f/8
As opposed to an Author, who is… f/1.4
A Manuscript that’s ready to be read by others is… not a book
The smallest unit of narrative is… the sound of one page turning
He’s more than just pretty and skilled folks. But we knew that.
We’re both in OpenBookToronto the same week. I did the Proust Questionnaire. Here’s a sampler if you haven’t clicked.
What is your principal fault?
Please don’t ask someone else. Or, distractabi—
What is your greatest extravagance?
Time dawdling, but it’s rewarding.
What faults in others are you most tolerant of?
The things that are my strengths.
What do you value most about your friends?
The varied perspectives and the hugs. (Likewise, if I have to choose between two books, the perfect solution is getting them both.)
What characteristic do you dislike most in others?
Argyle, but mercifully the fashion is progressing its way to the department store’s baby girl aisle, which means it won’t be back for 30 more years.
Words are such fun toys, ain’t they?