Tolkien what a guy what a life!

[Legolas]

I think the fact that very few horribly famous writers have come through wars is more based on the fact there aren't many horribly famous writers.

No, it's not. I won't bother with making a list, but you're a fool if you believe that. The point was basically that he came through the war and still pursued his passions and went so far with them, reaching so many people. Still, there are plenty of famous authors, and very few of those came through a World War and became a scholar like Tolkien.

[ June 28, 2003: Message edited by: Legolas ]