"When you begin to think outside the box, you often become some other "leaders" lousy follower. That usually costs something" (Andy Rayner)

"Our guardian angels are bored." (Mike Foster)

It's where I feel I'm at these days. “In the second half of life, it is good just to be a part of the general dance. We do not have to stand out, make defining moves, or be better than anyone else on the dance floor. Life is more participatory than assertive, and there is no need for strong or further self-definition” (Falling Upward. Richard Rohr.120).

Monday, January 22, 2018

I Don't Want To Wear The Armour

"You've turned down literary honors?
You've turned down a knighthood?" ~ Steve Croft (60 Minutes)

Yes! ~ David Cornwell - Jean Le Carré

"Why?" Steve Croft

"In my own country I'm  so suspicious of the literary world that I don't want its accolades. And, least of all, do I want to be called a Commander of the British Empire, or any other thing of the British Empire. I find it emetic."

And why do you feel that way?

"I don't want to posture sombody who's been honored by the state and therefore must somehow conform with the State. And, I don't  want to wear the armour."

(60 Minutes interview. By Steve Croft. Jan 21, 2018)

Posted by at
Labels: , , , , ,

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)