Response to Brett's Junkyard quote, week 5

While the actual quote was interesting, what really made me think about this post was the last line. I really think Behan is right...okay maybe we aren't all drinkers, but it seems that most writers have to be something else. Dr. Davidson, for instance, would be a teacher with a writing problem. I would be a budgetary assistant with a writing problem. Our problem is that most of us will never make bank by our writing and so, must have some other occupation by which society can define us. So why, do we do it? Is it some need, some compulsion or addiction even? Seriously, we may all need some serious help...writers anonymous anyone? ;)