William Packard surely must be one of the great editors of our time.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I wish HP nothing but the best. I think HP is an icon. Those of us who had their careers in the Valley think of Dave Packard and Bill Hewlett as role models. We would love to be half as good as they were.
At its core, HP has the best technologists on the planet Earth.
A very good editor is almost a collaborator.
I managed Hewlett Packard through the worst technology downturn in 25 years, the dotcom bust.
Most of the good people of my generation... had offers to become editors, but the thought of going inside was just absolutely horrifying.
One should fight like the devil the temptation to think well of editors. They are all, without exception - at least some of the time, incompetent or crazy.
David Foster Wallace, in my opinion, is one of the greatest writers we've ever had, certainly in the last twenty years. His obvious dominance of the English language is partnered with honest moments and the most beautifully dark sensibility.
Most writers adore their editors, and I'm no exception.
There are many more want-to-be writers out there than good editors.
I have an editor in my head, that's why I can't read Harry Potter, because Rowling is such a lousy writer.
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