I think you need a certain amount of arrogance to belief your shit is better than other people's and should sell, and then it kinda does. (Except for all the wannabe's that we never hear about...)

It DOES, doesn't it?
The bingo I'm working on right now is hc_bingo which I think you can sign up for a card as long as it's running, but they're closing on Dec 31st... so either writer really fast (or art) or wait a round... I also think there's a trope bingo going around somewhere, but I don't have the link for that one.
Btw, when should I aim to hit your place on Sun? and is there parking?