Liz ponders writers and cats:
“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ~ Terry Pratchett
Writing tends to be a solitary business. Many of the authors I know have a dog who will happily sit at their feet while they’re working.
Cats, on the other hand, are unfamiliar with the “sit, stay” command. It’s not that they don’t want to be with you. On the contrary. When they aren’t sleeping, they demand your full attention.
American fantasy author, P C Cast, put it perfectly.
“You know how it is with cats: They don’t really have owners, they have staff.”
“Authors like cats because they are such quiet, loveable, wise creatures, and cats like authors for the same reasons.” ~ Robertson Davies
I like that quote for obvious reasons, but how accurate is it? Continue reading