You know, a lot of major mathematics is done young, too.
I think there's a profound difference between narrative art and other kinds of genius. It's said that there are very few good writers below the age of thirty, because you need time to live a little and learn about the world and simply learn enough to be able to produce something worth a damn. "For a single verse, one must see many cities."
As for prolificness, I think we probably do best with a blend of both types, which is for the best, because I'm pretty sure it's something inherent to the artist and unchangeable.
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Date: 2012-07-08 06:52 pm (UTC)You know, a lot of major mathematics is done young, too.
I think there's a profound difference between narrative art and other kinds of genius. It's said that there are very few good writers below the age of thirty, because you need time to live a little and learn about the world and simply learn enough to be able to produce something worth a damn. "For a single verse, one must see many cities."
As for prolificness, I think we probably do best with a blend of both types, which is for the best, because I'm pretty sure it's something inherent to the artist and unchangeable.