Writer Quote by David Rakoff
““Writing is like pulling teeth. From my dick.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2005
The speaker uses a crude metaphor to convey the difficulty and unpleasantness of writing, comparing it to a painful physical act.
In simple terms: Writing feels as hard and unpleasant as pulling teeth.
Accept writing as a challenging, messy process.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- authoring
- content creation
- creative block
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes writing worthwhile for you?
- How do you cope with creative pain?
Writing can also be rewarding despite discomfort.