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“Was the pie good, luv?" she asked. I'd forgotten the pie until that moment. I took a leaf from Dr. Darby's notebook. "Um," I said.” quote by Alan Bradley
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““Was the pie good, luv?" she asked. I'd forgotten the pie until that moment. I took a leaf from Dr. Darby's notebook. "Um," I said.””

Alan Bradley

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, 2015

Unexpected moments can trigger memories, and borrowing ideas from others can shape our responses in surprising ways.

In simple terms: Memory can be sparked unexpectedly.

Key Takeaway

Embrace spontaneous inspiration.

Themes

memory creativity intertextuality

Mood

playful curious

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • teaching
  • public speaking
  • improvisational theater

Key Concepts

cognitive recall literary homage improvisation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your memories?
  • How do you integrate others' ideas?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on external cues may limit originality.

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