I feel like I have more experience with publishing humor…
“I feel like I have more experience with publishing humor than pretty much any editor I'm going to be dealing with so sometimes I'll get a little bit nuts if I write something I know is good a certain way, and some editor because of some restriction he has and wants to change it that I know is going to make it less funny that'll piss me off and then I'm inclined to go, "Well, hey I've been doing this a long time, maybe you should..." That doesn't happen that often, but I'm more likely to say that now than I would have been a long time ago. Because dammit, I'm infallible!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author admits frustration when editors alter jokes, revealing a tension between creative confidence and editorial control.
In simple terms: Editors can clash with writers’ humor.
Key Takeaway
Balance confidence with openness.
Themes
creative tension
editing
humor
Mood
reflective
frustrated
Type
creative
professional
When to use this quote
- publishing
- writing workshops
- editorial meetings
Key Concepts
artistic ego
collaboration
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it okay to stand firm?
- How can you negotiate humor changes?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence may hinder growth and collaboration.