'Miss Lonelyhearts'

Odd that I looked for this really short novel for ages and could never find it. Got it at a random used bookstore in Austin. Then proceeded to see no less than 100 copies around town.

Being an advice columnist is probably a well-paid – maybe overpaid – gig; however, I would think it’s a very monotonous and high-pressure job. You probably get 1,000 letters (maybe?) and you pick two a day to write about. So you can pick what you want to talk about.

But after day No. 100, doesn’t it all start to run together and you wonder how people don’t figure out that rule No. 1 is to always tell the truth and be open with your feelings.

See, I could be an advice columnist.