Reacting to "How to Write With Style"

What is your personal reaction to what you learned about writing from your peers and from Kurt Vonnegut? Did anything surprise or puzzle you? Do you strongly agree or disagree with any rule or suggestion? Explain why (note that, although you can respond to more than one question, space does not allow you to answer all). 

Answer in a single paragraph of about 100 words. Focus mostly on Vonnegut's suggestions in your response, although please do refer to any similarities or differences you notice between his advice and your and your group's thoughts. Quote Vonnegut at least once. Note: Bring your paragraph to class, double-spaced and word processed.

Find your rules for writing as the first comment to this post. My sample will follow.