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That digression business got on my nerves. I don't now…

“That digression business got on my nerves. I don't now. The trouble with me is, I like it when somebody digresses. It's more interesting and all. ...lots of time you don't know what interests you most till you start talking about something that doesn't interest you most. ...I like it when somebody…” quote by J.D. Salinger
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““That digression business got on my nerves. I don't now. The trouble with me is, I like it when somebody digresses. It's more interesting and all. ...lots of time you don't know what interests you most till you start talking about something that doesn't interest you most. ...I like it when somebody gets excited about something.””

J.D. Salinger

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 enjoys digressions because they reveal hidden interests and excitement that surface when conversation strays from the main topic.

In simple terms: Digressions uncover unexpected passions.

Key Takeaway

Embrace tangents to discover new ideas.

Themes

creativity conversation self‑discovery

Mood

curious playful

Type

reflective inspirational

When to use this quote

  • brainstorming sessions
  • writing workshops
  • interview techniques
  • teaching discussions

Key Concepts

psychology interest dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • What topics have you discovered through a digression?
  • How can you balance focus with exploratory talk?
A Different Perspective

Tangents can derail focus and waste time if not managed.

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