Years later, Tony would discover that writers never felt they belonged anywhere. That was one of the reasons they became writers. It was strange, however, failing to belong even at a party full of outsiders.
In the book "Funny Girl" by Nick Hornby, the protagonist Tony learns a profound lesson about writers and their sense of isolation. He realizes that many writers struggle with feelings of not belonging, which is often a driving force behind their decision to write. This observation highlights the complexity of the creative process and the emotional burdens that artists bear.
Even in social situations where one might expect to connect with...