Advertising Quote by Dennis Lehane
“I was not going to use writing for advertising or journalism. I would tend bar, load trucks, chauffeur - do whatever it took. But from the moment I took my first writing workshop, I was a writer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author interview, 2015
A writer discovers his calling after a workshop, despite planning other manual jobs.
In simple terms: Finding purpose through writing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unexpected passions.
Themes
career change
selfdiscovery
writing
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career transition
- creative pursuits
- education
- personal growth
Key Concepts
identity
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to transition careers?
- How to balance practical needs with creative goals?
A Different Perspective
The writer may face financial instability pursuing passion.
![“I hated the culture [working in the bank], I hated the work. I very quickly realized that this wasn't what I wanted to do. So, after two years, I took some writing courses - I always loved to write - and I figured the only way I was going to get paid to write was in journalism.” quote by Sharif Abdel Kouddous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b60/sharif-abdel-kouddous-63338_courses_i-hated-the-culture-working-in-the-bank_864451.jpg)
