How to blog even when hungover, depressed or generally misanthropic
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How can a blogger stay dedicated even when the desire to get out of bed in the morning has gone?
There’s a quote I’ve had stuck in my head for years. Though I can’t recall the speaker, I do recall that he was a professional comedian. When asked what was the difference between a professional comedian and a regular funny person, he replied, “A comedian is funny even when he doesn’t feel like it.”
I’ve always thought that was a brilliant observation. Comedians tend to be a depressive lot, and they certainly don’t feel like being funny every time they step onto some crappy stage in Nowheresville, Montana. Yet, they do it anyway.
There are days/weeks when I awaken after a few hours of restless sleep, blurred fragments of dreams still in my mind. I raise my fists to the heavens and scream, “Why, God, why have I lived to see another day?” Then I think of fluffy bunnies and shiny rainbows, and I feel better.
No, actually, I think of that quote from the comedian. If you want to call yourself a professional at anything, then you must do it and do it well, even if your first instinct is to curl up with a bottle of whiskey and watch Match Game reruns on the Game Show Network.
on August 15th, 2007 at 5:28 pm
Hmm. That title describes how I am much of the time. Without the hangover–being a single parent, I find that chocolate has to suffice. Faking it works about 90 percent of the time. :-D
If I woke up thinking of fluffy bunnies and rainbows, I would shoot myself.
on September 17th, 2007 at 12:48 am
I don’t drink, but have a caffeine too late hangover from time to time. Blogging during works - I think it’s good at least. The next day, I’m brain dead.