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 #WritersCoffeeClub Sept 30. What dumb things do people say when you tell them you're a writer?

I don't tell people mostly to avoid having to answer questions about it or about what I write. When I told my wife I was going to pursue writing she told me she expected me to write the next great American novel. And that is very dumb but in the most supportive way 😂😂 
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My husband was always supportive but kind of discounted it until he saw I made some sales. Now his "when I win the lottery we will ..." joke saying includes "or you make millions on your books" 🤣 It's nice he has that confidence in me.