"Music inspires me and puts me in the……" — Dani Shapiro
"Music inspires me and puts me in the right mood, but to actually listen to it when I write - I find it gets in the way."
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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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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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