Well, boys will be bores. Tell me all about yourself…
““Well, boys will be bores. Tell me all about yourself, Mary. I’ve had a marvellous time over my novel. A man I know is really keen to film it, and I have a chance of getting a dramatic version broadcast. That’s why I’ve been away all the time. I was so busy.’ ‘Is your novel really written, then?’ asked Mary. ‘Oh, no, that’s the whole point. I shall do the film version and the dramatic version, and then with that success behind me it will be as easy as anything to write the novel. People often do, you know. “The Story of the Play”. How is Martin’s party getting on?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker prioritizes film and drama projects over completing a novel, treating the novel as a later step after success elsewhere.
In simple terms: Success in other media is seen as a shortcut to writing a novel.
Key Takeaway
Focus on finishing one project before starting another.
Themes
creativity
procrastination
career strategy
Mood
irful
critical
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film production
- publishing deadlines
- creative planning
- career development
Key Concepts
media adaptation
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the need for immediate success?
- How does multitasking affect creative quality?
A Different Perspective
Risk of never completing the original work.