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“Some people write a thank you note for a gift, and it's three pages long, and some people write a thank you note, and it's five sentences - that's me. I like to pare away words because I don't want to waste anyone's time.” quote by Bill Callahan
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“Some people write a thank you note for a gift, and it's three pages long, and some people write a thank you note, and it's five sentences - that's me. I like to pare away words because I don't want to waste anyone's time.”

Bill Callahan

About This Quote

Source Interview: 2015 interview with Bill Callahan, Rolling Stone

He values brevity, preferring concise thank‑you notes over lengthy ones to respect others' time.

In simple terms: He keeps thank‑you notes short to avoid wasting time.

Key Takeaway

Be concise and considerate.

Themes

communication efficiency gratitude

Mood

thoughtful pragmatic

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • personal notes
  • business emails
  • gift acknowledgments

Key Concepts

minimalism social etiquette

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can brevity improve sincerity?
  • When is detail appropriate?
A Different Perspective

Lengthy notes may seem insincere or burdensome.

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