And sports-writing exist for the same reason. They are an escape, and they are liberating. I try not to force anything I write, because I adhere to the theory that writing is an artistic activity that requires the utilization of sensitive, subconscious levels of our mind completely unreachable in everyday, "normal" life. For me, trying to force visits to that amazing place results in a headache. Try not place expectations on yourself or your work. Avoid self-imposed "deadlines". Expectations are confining, and writing is all about being free. This is why I personally feel I'd be a waste in the daily, newspaper business. My personality isn't suited to that grind. But if that's my only option... well, it'll be tough walking away from a frame of mind which has served my work so well...

Anyway, such a great article deserves a comment. We are indeed dealing with complex, ocean-deep, infuriating, mystical shit with this whole writing thing. It was my dream ages ago to be a baseball player. But I wouldn't trade writing for the world. No matter how crazy it makes me sometimes.