Allan poe Quote by Eden Robinson
“I was born on the same day as Edgar Allan Poe and Dolly Parton: January 19. I am absolutely certain that this affects my writing in some way.”
About This Quote
The author believes sharing a birthday with famous figures influences their writing style.
In simple terms: Birthday coincidence may shape creative perspective.
Key Takeaway
Consider how personal facts affect your work.
Themes
creativity
identity
influence
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
personal
anecdotal
When to use this quote
- writing
- personal branding
- artistic development
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Does knowing this fact change how you view your writing?
- How might you leverage this coincidence positively?
A Different Perspective
Anecdotal belief lacks empirical support.
![“To me [Edgar Allan Poe's] prose is unreadable—like Jane Austin's [sic]. No there is a difference. I could read his prose on salary, but not Jane's. Jane is entirely impossible. It seems a great pity that they allowed her to die a natural death.” quote by Mark Twain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/370/mark-twain-22_allan-poe_to-me-edgar-allan-poe-s-prose-is-unreada_175729.jpg)
![“I would say that Edgar Allan Poe, [Georges] Perec, Thomas Pynchon, and [Jorge Luis] Borges are all boy-writers. These are writers who take... a kind of demonic joy in writing.” quote by Paul Auster](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c94/paul-auster-351_allan-poe_i-would-say-that-edgar-allan-poe-georges_292858.jpg)
