An exchange at https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/question/view/2810 has inspired this Q:
Which of the following epitaphs would you prefer?
(S)he had 432 short stories published in international, widely read magazines; and won £372,600 in prize money in a wide selection of writing competitions... but didn't write a truly original sentence in 54 years of literary fame.
(S)he never made a single penny from 54 years of writing, and died an unknown pauper. But today - 24 years after her/his death - is considered a genius who paved the way for generations of original writing talent.
We at La Gr@not@ can't help you achieve the first. Wed be PROUD to help y towards the second.
Emilie, I suspect/expect that it's the 3 of us destined for paupers' graves.
I see that your StupidPhone is acting up.
Oh, Jummy, you have such a way with words! You'd be proud to help writers towards a pauper's grave...
No wonder I enjoy working with you!