Asking a working writer what he thinks about critics is like asking a lamp-post what it feels about dogs.

Summary

This quote suggests that working writers, just like lamp-posts, simply exist and do their job regardless of the opinions and judgments of critics. It implies that writers should not give much importance to the critics' perspective or let it affect their craft. Like a lamp-post indifferent to dogs, a writer should remain focused on their work and not let critics' views distract or deter their creative process.

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