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I used to wish I would be a painter or a violinist, where…

“I used to wish I would be a painter or a violinist, where maybe I wouldn't need to travel as much. Or maybe if I were a writer, I wouldn't need to travel as much. It's the travel that kind of killed me. And the hours. I always pictured if I were a painter you could make your own hours maybe…” quote by Kathy Baker
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“I used to wish I would be a painter or a violinist, where maybe I wouldn't need to travel as much. Or maybe if I were a writer, I wouldn't need to travel as much. It's the travel that kind of killed me. And the hours. I always pictured if I were a painter you could make your own hours maybe... work after the kids were asleep.”

Kathy Baker

About This Quote

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

She longs for a creative career that offers flexible hours and less travel, but feels trapped by her current profession's demands.

In simple terms: Wants creative work with flexible schedule.

Key Takeaway

Seek work that fits lifestyle.

Themes

career creativity work-life balance

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advice personal narrative

When to use this quote

  • freelance art
  • remote writing
  • parenting schedule
  • career change

Key Concepts

flexibility artist identity travel constraints

Questions to Reflect On

  • What career could blend creativity and flexibility?
  • How can you redesign current work for more freedom?
A Different Perspective

Creative fields also demand discipline and income stability.

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