Q: Could you share some of your writing tips for budding writers?
A: Yes I could.
Q: Who are some of the writers that have influenced you over the years?
A: Oh, where to begin. It's a very long list of impressive names, some of which aren't even in English.
Q: Well, could you start by discussing your favorite writer?
A: Yes I could.
Q: Are you going to?
A: Maybe.
Q: You're being very difficult.
A: You're being very difficult.
Q: Are you mimicking me?
A: Are you mimicking me?
Q: Stop it!
A: Stop it!
Q: Okay, let's start over. Could you please share some of your writing tips for budding writers??
A: Honey, life is a zero sum game. I give you tips, you may knock me off the board.
Q: What does "zero sum game" mean?
A: Look it up. There's a tip, get a couple of reference books so you can look things up.
Q: I have to say, I'm very disappointed in this FAQ. You haven't been helpful at all.
Q: Hello?
A: You need to put your sentence in the form of a question. You're the "Q." "Q" stands for "question."
Q: Oh, nevermind!!
A: Oh, nevermind!!
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