After extensive research, i have uncovered
Five good things about being a writer
1. Publicity
2. Occasional job satisfaction
3. Moral ground
4. Free copies of own book at time of publication
5. Free food
Five bad things about being a writer
1. Abject poverty
2. Obesity
3. Personality disorders
4. Loneliness and desparation
5. Supreme insignificance
Samit Basu 
Oh, puh-lease…it’s not that bad…my Great-Uncle was a writer; he did pretty well (heard of Tenida?) Look at John Grisham…you’ll be a millionaire soon (I’m prophesying as an oracular reader)…obesity…well, “weight is great” unless you plan to participate in a beauty contest…for the rest of the things…well…that’s not only for writers; everyone decent, some time or the other, goes through it…
Posted by Jayantika Ganguly | January 17, 2006, 9:41 am