I nominate E. Jean Carroll for President of All Writers Everywhere.
I am glad this goddess of optimism and enthusiasm walks among us with a mischievous twinkle in her eye at all times. The example we need to keep showing up, especially when our own gusto is running a bit low.
You are not only the Goddess of Substack, you took a tired genre (old white men sending emails) and set it off like a rocket! And NOW you turn out to be the single most gorgeous, mad, brilliant, merry Interviewer to smack our dim-witted little inboxes!
Get Ur head outta Ur arse, #3-Toes! (#MT3) #BDE "Stroke me, stroke me!"~ `The Stroke` by Billy Squier and #MarjorieTaylorGreene C=> https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRbTEkRs/ #Trump-humper
Reminds me of a networking tip I saw, probably around the same time y’all were talking (in the dog days of the pandemic while I was laid off). Jimmy Fallon is a great interviewer because he asks a ton of questions and is genuinely interested in what his guests say. Ask questions, then listen, without any desire to put your own two cents in.
How refreshing to hear the unvarnished,witty,humble and authentic voice of someone I’d never heard of. I am South African resident in Portugal hence my ignorance of this legendary figure.
Great to hear more about E. Jean. She sounds like a darling and I especially love the description of Substack as a “hailstorm of brilliance”. Apt words, indeed.
This was lovely writing. It's so wonderful when people manage to be so kind to other people with graciousness and humor! Well done, Sophia! You have given as one should receive :), as John Steinbeck would say!
when i grow up i wanna be just like E. Jean Carroll
I nominate E. Jean Carroll for President of All Writers Everywhere.
I am glad this goddess of optimism and enthusiasm walks among us with a mischievous twinkle in her eye at all times. The example we need to keep showing up, especially when our own gusto is running a bit low.
BRAVO.
Aw, Mike! You showed us all how to do it!!
❤️❤️❤️
Me too, Alex!
i'd say you'll get there one day but you know what? i got a feeling you're there already.
Me too!
SOPHIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are not only the Goddess of Substack, you took a tired genre (old white men sending emails) and set it off like a rocket! And NOW you turn out to be the single most gorgeous, mad, brilliant, merry Interviewer to smack our dim-witted little inboxes!
My Gawd, woman, what a surprise this was!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I loved everything -- everything! -- about this. Happy subscriber to E. Jean's Substack 🙌
Terrell!! Salute!
Get Ur head outta Ur arse, #3-Toes! (#MT3) #BDE "Stroke me, stroke me!"~ `The Stroke` by Billy Squier and #MarjorieTaylorGreene C=> https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRbTEkRs/ #Trump-humper
What a breath of fresh witty air! She seems to elevate a lot of people, that is a gift!!
Swear to Gawd, it's Sophia who is the "Elevator" here, Boo!
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Gee, I thought this post was fun...
Lol I was shocked to see the comments as well. People are mostly angry all the time these days on every side.
Sophia knows how to WRITE!!
True!
Sophia can take an old bra strap and make it fun, Joan! Sophia has the MAGIC!
Reminds me of a networking tip I saw, probably around the same time y’all were talking (in the dog days of the pandemic while I was laid off). Jimmy Fallon is a great interviewer because he asks a ton of questions and is genuinely interested in what his guests say. Ask questions, then listen, without any desire to put your own two cents in.
Good advice from Jimmy, Matthew!
Wish I could take credit, but I can't. Also wish I had his salary and contract...
True and tough to do!
How refreshing to hear the unvarnished,witty,humble and authentic voice of someone I’d never heard of. I am South African resident in Portugal hence my ignorance of this legendary figure.
Hail, Fraser Carey!!
Brilliant interview Sophia!
I repeat your quote, Maria! Sooooooooo brilliant, Sophia!
Ravishing regards- I loved your answers!
Necessary--and I loved your comment!
Dear Ms Carroll,
I loved your column from age 20. You go! I am now a subscriber. ♥️
Martha! Thank you!
I love this and am so excited for this series!
Isn't it a gas, Christina?
Sophia is the bomb!
Definitely need to add this use of "gas" to my arsenal.
It'll find a nice home between "bee's knees" and "honyak."
"What is freedom for a writer?"
"Everything. Absolutely everything."
YES!
Great to hear more about E. Jean. She sounds like a darling and I especially love the description of Substack as a “hailstorm of brilliance”. Apt words, indeed.
Yes!
Just searched to see if anyone else had commented on this lovely line.
Hello! Hello! Chevanne! I am a great fan of THE FLARE!
You’re too kind. Thank you!
This was lovely writing. It's so wonderful when people manage to be so kind to other people with graciousness and humor! Well done, Sophia! You have given as one should receive :), as John Steinbeck would say!
AUDREY! It was Sophia using the Steinbeck quote that nearly caused me to collapse, cuz I am in the middle of THE LOG FROM THE SEA OF CORTEZ!
Oh how I love this so much! What a fun series!!!
Substack is pretty awesome. That is clear to me by now. Love this series though Sophia!