[...] "What I should have said was: Not all writers with three names are pretentious, but most pretentious writers use three names." [...]
(I really ought to think twice before I post anything like this as I am no doubt going to offend someone.
I didn't think you were complaining. I just knew that there would be 3 name writers I respect, like HST.No, it was all fine!
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To give these pseudo-examples was not complaining about your statement!
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babe! you have NOT offended anyone!
it's All right!
Please, don't think too much about some of my occasional postings, okay?
Loveya!
Rekrab: That's a fine explanation. Hits the point.
(of course, this does NOT go for "D. Stephen C." or "Harry Dean Stanton"!