Sunshine and Daisies

I recently heard something that caught my attention Whether it's true or not, it was worth the mention Now I can't quote it word for word But this is my story and what I heard To be a writer, you must be mad Grew up with no dad Unexplainably sad Your life, a mess, just downright bad This would explain the success you've had I won't protest It would be hypocritical I must confess I'm compulsively cynical My head isn't filled with sunshine and daisies I might just be, one of the crazies