“Build your wings on the way down.”
While walking to the post office last week, I listened to Stephen King’s On Writing. My favorite part of the book describes the days just before King sold Carrie, his first published novel. So I’m listening to King’s reflections on this difficult yet inspiring time, when my iPhone sounds its Pavlovian bell, letting me know I have a new email. I check the message (with Stephen still reading in the background) and find a treasure.
Recently, my husband has become a huge fan of Ray Bradbury. As always, he dove head first into researching the author’s life. Steve had found a video (see above), which led him to write me a simple and perfect email. In it, he shared Bradbury’s quote: “Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down.”
Watch the video. It’s a gift. Thanks, Steve.
January 23rd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Oh, this was WONDERFUL. I’ve never heard Ray Bradbury speak before, and he’s such a charmer! Thank you for sharing!
January 23rd, 2010 at 3:22 pm
That’s such a great quote!
January 23rd, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Thanks, ladies! Bradbury’s a pretty rad guy:) Allie and Stephanie- you are both coming out with debut novels soon and you both rock, therefore you should know each other:) I highly recommend checking out each other’s blogs. You are both a huge inspiration to me. Xoxo
January 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Thanks for sharing! How is your writing going?
January 23rd, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Hi Maria! The writing is great. Thanks for asking:) My manuscript is ready for submission, so I’m searching for an agent. I’m very excited to see what 2010 brings:)
January 23rd, 2010 at 11:08 pm
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January 24th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Oh, wonderful! I see GREAT things for you in 2010! I cannot wait to read your work someday as a book in my hands. EXCITING!
I was searching for your blog on my blog list, I swear it disappeared… then reappeared. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it! lol I guess my eyesight stinks.
January 24th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Thank you so much for your kind words, Maria! Keep being the bright, inspiring light that you are:)
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Thanks for that video! loved it!
February 5th, 2010 at 12:26 am
Thanks for stopping by, Sara! I like your blog!