There was a survey done a few years ago that affected me greatly. it was discovered that intelligent people either estimate their intelligence accurately or slightly underestimate themselves, but stupid people overestimate their intelligence and by huge margins. (And these were things like straight up math tests, not controversial IQ tests.)
Harvey PekarI think that the so-called average person often exhibits a great deal of heroism in getting through an ordinary day . . .
Harvey PekarI think you can find all the elements that you can find in great literature in mundane experiences.
Harvey PekarI really don't have a lot in common with the people who attend the Comic Con. It's like assuming that all people who write prose are the same.
Harvey Pekar