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“How do I like to write? withe a soft pencil and a hard dick, not the other way round. I like the paper of all kinds : creamy, white, yellow, thick, thin, lined, plain. In my cupboard I have at least fifty notebooks, each of which, at the time of purchase, filled me with excitement of what might be…” quote by Hanif Khureshi
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““How do I like to write? withe a soft pencil and a hard dick, not the other way round. I like the paper of all kinds : creamy, white, yellow, thick, thin, lined, plain. In my cupboard I have at least fifty notebooks, each of which, at the time of purchase, filled me with excitement of what might be said of new thoughts discovered…and then-nothing.””

Hanif Khureshi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The writer loves the tactile experience of paper and notebooks, finding excitement in new ideas but often ends with nothing written.

In simple terms: Loves paper, struggles to produce work.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the process, not just the anticipation.

Themes

creativity writing inspiration

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

personal creative

When to use this quote

  • personal journaling
  • creative brainstorming
  • writing workshops

Key Concepts

materialism psychology habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you turn anticipation into consistent output?
  • What rituals help you start writing?
A Different Perspective

The excitement can fade without disciplined practice.

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