[geeks] U2

[James]

At 09:12 AM 2/2/2003 -0700, you wrote:
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: geeks-bounces at sunhelp.org
> > [mailto:geeks-bounces at sunhelp.org] On Behalf Of James
> >
> > Is there anything you are not familiar with?
> >
> > Or do you google like crazy?
> >
>
>
>I'm a chronic insomniac. When most people are sleeping, I'm reading or
>watching documentaries and sci-tech programs. I sleep on average 4 hours
>per day and that's only after years of effort. I used to go days at a
>time without sleep. I still do sometimes.
>
>I have a very strange memory. At times it is near eidetic, but I'm often
>ridiculously absent minded. I tend to remember concepts incredibly well
>but often forget times, dates, and names.
>
>I'm a trivia maniac. I read.. Well basically devour trivia of any kind.
>Books, television, quiz shows whatever.
>
>Does that explain it?
>
>Chris Byrne

I think my point was lost.

If your description of your history and capabilities are true, In this 
circle you are not exceptional, you are the norm. I too have pursued a 
thousand interests and understand many things but I have no memory for 
details. Even with system administration I am reluctant to speak up because 
I am not specialized in any O/S and it is a secondary responsibility in my 
line of work. I choose my posts carefully to avoid sounding like a blowhard.

And that is my point. When you pontificate on all subjects you sound like a 
blowhard.