"I’ve discovered that my best work comes from……" — Dani Shapiro
"I’ve discovered that my best work comes from the uncomfortable but fruitful feeling of not having a clue – of being worried, secretly afraid, even convinced that I’m on the wrong track."
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55 Quotes by Dani Shapiro
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Recognize the possibility of the divine in any given moment.
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Courage is more important than confidence
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Everything you need to know about life can be learned from a genuine and ongoing attempt to write
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Writing well involves walking the path of most resistance. Sitting still, being patient, allowing the lunatic dream to take shape…
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We are tyrannized by our options.
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