Friendship Quote by David V. Picker
““As my friend, Herb Gardner, once said about writing, “Don’t they realize they’re paying us for doing something we’d be thrilled to do for nothing?””
About This Quote
A writer reflects on being paid to do something they love, questioning the value of compensation for passion.
In simple terms: People get paid for work they love, which feels odd.
Key Takeaway
Consider the worth of passion versus pay.
Themes
work
passion
value
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- creative professions
- freelancing
Key Concepts
compensation
motivation
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you enjoy work you’re paid for?
- Is passion enough without pay?
A Different Perspective
Passion may not always align with fair pay.
![“We [me and Alison McGhee] probably wouldn't have said that when we were writing the stories, but it is so apparent to me in the finished product. For me, looking at Bink, it's like looking at myself on the page in a way that I've never experienced with any other book that I've written.” quote by Kate DiCamillo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/820/kate-dicamillo-599_book_we-me-and-alison-mcghee-probably-wouldn_848404.jpg)
