We’re burning daylight, pilgrims.
You’ve got (short) questions. I’ve got (swift) answers.
9 of these 13 questions were posited to me, specifically.
The rest flickered into my consciousness through other channels.
Or I heard them on commercial radio.
Enjoy to the fullest.
Sometimes I have good ideas but I don’t think I have them often enough. Any ideas on how to make them come more often?
Look at things designed by Karim Rashid. Listen to music you were certain you hated. Sex.
How do I get more people to read, but more importantly, give feedback on what I’ve written?
Scatter ‘zines all over town, with a TALK TO ME shortlink stamped on every page.
How’d you get so awesome?
Looked at things designed by Karim Rashid. Listened to music I was certain I hated. Sex.
How do I turn readers / fans into paying clients?
Triple your number of testimonials. Slap “Work with Me” badges in the sidebar of your website ‘n blog. Conclude each blog post with a clear invitation to go deeper / higher / harder / faster / stronger, by hiring YOU.
What does the “corn” in unicorn stand for?
“Celestial Oracular Rotunda Nymphonics.”
Side note :: I’m totally over unicorns, and I’m living a lie. Nobody knows yet. Except everyone.
Do you ever fuck up?
Infrequently, but with gusto.
How do I know if I’m funny?
Listen for the laughter.
I was brutal with someone today. What do I do now?
Be kind(er) to yourself. And send some damn flowers.
“He was a boy / She was a girl / Can I make it any more obvious?”
Nope. Think we’re good.
Will we ever find Atlantis?
Only when Obama decides we can handle it.
“A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy?”
Netflix.
Are you interested in our limited-time triple-play offer? It offers a terrific savings on high-speed Internet, cable TV, and your –
NO.
Did you get the package I sent?
Yes. And you should reveal your identity.
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I hereby declare Wednesday, August 17 to be International Brevity Day.
I’d elaborate, but, say — look what day it is.
Ta.
Kotori headphones image via The Cool Hunter.
Alex, has anyone told you lately how magical you are?! GOOD!
I’m loving this post! Somewhat serendipitous as I’m currently in new plan-making mode! Rock on, Alex!
gosh, you make it sound so easy.
Anyone who makes me giggle AND makes me write things down for later action is a winner in my book. Thanks for the insight, dollfish! <3
…and now, Ultra-Concise comment replies!
CORRINNE :: yes.
TATIANA :: thx.
LIZ :: ’tis.
ELLIE DI :: n/p.
Sex as a creative inductor, one of my favorite things in the world. It’s even better if you have a partner that understands when you have a stroke of genius and scamper off to jot down ideas, mid-coitus.