Life Quote by David Rakoff
““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.””
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.
Accept the difficulty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- authoring a novel
- blogging
- screenwriting
- journalism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates you despite the difficulty?
- How can you reframe pain into growth?
Painful process may discourage persistence.