The Either / Or Thread

Yep, it's that dreaded game you end up playing in the pub - Would you either...Or...?

I'll start the ball rolling -

Would you either - eek out a modest living as a writer, earning critical acclaim and seeing your work peformed on stage / radio / television / film / etc.?

Or - trade it for a chance to win £60 million on the Euro Lottery and never, ever have your work performed / published / recognised ever?

Please no coy answers like 'If I had £60 million, then I could put on my own productions, writen by me...blah, blah, blah.'

Those are the rules. Zod has spoken.

F**k, who wants the burden of £60 million? If I could live comfortably and get my work published and performed. What else do I need?

A sandwich? Yes, please.

The former, the "chance" to win £60 million is nothing.

Now if it was a guaranteed £60 million, I'd take that.

Quote: Nil Putters @ August 2 2009, 3:23 PM BST

The former, the "chance" to win £60 million is nothing.

Now if it was a guaranteed £60 million, I'd take that.

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The chance is because if you try to get your work published after receiving the £60 million then you lose both - the money and your writing career.

As I don't really write, I'll take the money please.

I'd very much like the insane wealth, but if it was a choice between the two, I'd go for making a modest living as a writer.

Quote: Leevil @ August 2 2009, 3:21 PM BST

F**k, who wants the burden of £60 million?

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Me.

Quote: Aaron @ August 2 2009, 3:58 PM BST

Me.

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Yeah, I'd be very happy to bear that 'burden'!

Bah! You souless fools. Have your money, buy your "nice things". See how many hugs you can buy... actually, don't answer that.

Quote: Leevil @ August 2 2009, 4:03 PM BST

Bah! You souless fools. Have your money, buy your "nice things". See how many hugs you can buy... actually, don't answer that.

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Think how many loaves of bread and tasty ingredients you could buy. Certainly THE most boring use of £60,000,000 imaginable, but...

Quote: Aaron @ August 2 2009, 4:14 PM BST

Think how many loaves of bread and tasty ingredients you could buy. Certainly THE most boring use of £60,000,000 imaginable, but...

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Hah! I think bread and its filling is affordable enough. Without £60,000,000 worth, going moldy.

Money.

Quote: Griff @ August 2 2009, 4:24 PM BST

World's Most Expensive Sandwich

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>_<

You'll all be very disappointed with my actual sandwich palette, if that's the right word? As much as I'd eat and enjoy a fancy sandwich. I'm quite, well very happy with the humble cheese sandwich. If I'm feeling crazy, I'd add chutney or Branston pickle. Sorry to be such disappointment.

Quote: Leevil @ August 2 2009, 4:31 PM BST

If I'm feeling crazy, I'd add chutney or Branston pickle. Sorry to be such disappointment.

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Whoa Whoa! Chutney or Branston Pickle! could of warned us I was nearly taken aback by your rock and roll lifestyle.

Quote: Gavin @ August 2 2009, 4:34 PM BST

Whoa Whoa! Chutney or Branston Pickle! could of warned us I was nearly taken aback by your rock and roll lifestyle.

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I had crisp sandwich today. Anyone know the number for The Priory?