Narrator's Journey to Writing Success

The speaker reflects on their childhood dreams of becoming a cowboy and a baseball player, eventually transitioning to a writing career. They discuss the challenges and successes of making a living as a writer, highlighting the financial struggles and the perseverance required to succeed. The transcript concludes with an acknowledgment of support from a foundation for literacy.

What was the narrator's first childhood ambition?

• A writer

• A cowboy

• A scientist

• A teacher

What did the narrator wear to school during his cowboy phase?

• A pirate costume

• A baseball uniform

• A cowboy outfit with spurs

• A superhero costume

Which sport did the narrator aspire to play professionally?

• Baseball

• Football

• Soccer

• Basketball

What position did the narrator play in Little League baseball?

• Catcher

• Outfielder

• Shortstop

• Pitcher

What realization did the narrator have about his baseball skills in high school?

• He was great at hitting curveballs

• He was not good enough to be a major leaguer

• He preferred basketball

• He wanted to be a coach

What new interest did the narrator develop after baseball?

• Painting

• Acting

• Writing

• Music

What did the narrator trade for a pencil when he decided to become a writer?

• A guitar

• A baseball bat

• A paintbrush

• A camera

What does the narrator consider his proudest achievement in writing?

• Winning a writing award

• Making a living from writing

• Publishing a single book

• Teaching writing

What challenge does the narrator highlight about being a writer?

• Writing in different genres

• Collaborating with other writers

• Getting published and selling books

• Finding inspiration

What does the narrator say about the difficulty of making a living from writing?

• It's easy if you have talent

• It's almost impossibly hard

• It's only for the lucky ones

• It's a guaranteed success