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“I didn't always write for a living, and even back when it was my most fondly held dream to one day be able to do so, writing was difficult. Writing is like pulling teeth. From my dick.” quote by David Rakoff
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““I didn't always write for a living, and even back when it was my most fondly held dream to one day be able to do so, writing was difficult. Writing is like pulling teeth. From my dick.””

David Rakoff

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2005

Writing is portrayed as a painful, reluctant process, likened humorously to physical discomfort.

In simple terms: Writing feels like a painful chore.

Key Takeaway

Accept the difficulty.

Themes

writing humor creativity pain

Mood

wry reflective

Type

humorous personal

When to use this quote

  • authoring a novel
  • blogging
  • screenwriting
  • journalism

Key Concepts

self‑deprecation process artistic struggle

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates you despite the difficulty?
  • How can you reframe pain into growth?
A Different Perspective

Painful process may discourage persistence.

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