Ernest Hemingway: My opinion is I hate it.
Gil: Well you haven’t even read it yet.
Ernest Hemingway: If it’s bad, I’ll hate it because I hate bad writing, and if it’s good, I’ll be envious and hate all the more. You don’t want the opinion of another writer.
This is a quote from Woody Allen’s film “Midnight in Paris”, a fantasy where a young aspiring writer is magically transported every night to Paris of the 1920’s.
There he meets some of the most prolific writers and artists of that day ; Gertrude Stein, Pablo Picasso, Zelda and F.Scott Fitzgerald, Salvador Dali, and the always fascinating Hemingway.
It expresses the theme of a lovely entry from SuzieSpeaks that has been re-blogged recently.
It’s the first thing that came to mind when I read her thoughtful blog post. Even the great ones must have looked at each other’s brilliance with a bit of caution and polite envy.
Or at least they did in the eyes of screenwriters like Woody Allen.
Corey Stoll is brilliant in the role of a young, feisty Ernest Hemingway. When Owen Wilson’s character, Gil, asks him to read his work in progress, he hands the task off to Gertrude Stein.
A writer’s dream.
vanbytheriver 
Lovely dream!
Wouldn’t it be special ? Of course, they didn’t know their works would become classics. ☺
so true!
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Love that quote Van! ❤
Diana xo
Me, too,Diana. There was a lot of good stuff in this movie. 🏫
I haven’t seen that movie. It sounds fabulous. I read Suzie’s post too and thankfully haven’t come across writer envy. It seems nonsensical when the alternative is to enjoy each other’s talent and success and learn from what everyone is doing right. 😀
I have only encountered positives here in the blogging world, but, with anonymity, it could get ugly at times. Thanks, Diana. ❤️
That must be an interesting movie, Van! Sounds intriguing. Hemingway is cool.. haha!
I’ve been drawn to his writing, and his tragic life story and legacy of depression. His passion got the best of him. ❤️
That’s what he left us. With all of the legends, right?
I fell in love with “A Moveable Feast”..it’s a delight for the senses. ❤️
I think I have a lot to catch up with…. 🙂
I love that Hemingway quote! 🙂
From what I’ve read about him…it seems to fit his ego. The great ones…always complex ! ☺
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I laughed a bit when I read the first part of your post. It is so….human….to feel that way!
I’ve never written a book, but I sometimes wonder how some get published and mass marketed, and others do not. Human…for sure. ☺
My wife saw this movie and really liked it.
It’s one that leaves you thinking…what I love about Woody Allen’s writing. ☺ Thanks, John.
A favorite movie of mine too.
It was a golden era in Paris for all those creatives…fun to imagine being there. ❤️
I once went to a literary party and it felt as if I was in a room full of separate planets.
One book at a time, Rob, don’t ever be intimidated. ❤️
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Loved this movie and the actor in the role. I have always marveled at writers groups. The unsaid in those groups must be stifling at times . . .
Professional jealousy, for sure. Thanks so much for the visit and comment, Kristine ☺
Hi sweet Van ….a new movie for me to experience , you always inspire and shine bright , thank you lovely friend , love, megxxx
It’s a lovely time travel, Meg, Paris of another era. You’ll enjoy it. 🗼❤️🍷
Ha. Loved the movie. I only wish I were good enough to be hated for it! 🙂
Oh, I’m sure there’s someone out there….Thanks, Debby.😄
HA!
Aren’t we all in this together, Van? 🙂
I thought so, Mark. ☺
I love this movie so much! You read and see their work, and you wonder- maybe that is exactly how they were. At least for Hemingway and Dali.
I agree, Huckleberry…and I love your name. ☺ Thanks for the read and comment.