There is a book that has been out for 2 months that I am just now hearing about--Not Quite What I was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure. The writers at Smith Magazine challenged their readers to sum up their lives in 6 words or less. The favorite entry of a Baltimore radio morning show guy? "He wore dresses. They caused messes." After he interviewed the editor of the book he challenged listeners to call in with their 6-word memoir. I thought I'd give it a go and never thought that I would come up with mine almost instantaneously:
Always trying, but never quite there.
Apparently it wasn't air worthy, but it says all anyone needs to know about me rather perfectly. What's your 6-word Memoir? Please share in the comments section under this post and maybe over at smithmag.com like I did. They're in the process of compiling a 2nd volume.
Oh, and there is one more thing. There is only one rule: NO EXPLAINING YOUR MEMOIR!!!!!!!! It's way more fun to read these and come to your own conclusion.
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