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“It always seems to me better to slough off the answer to a question that I consider to be a terrible invasion of privacy - the kind of privacy that a writer must keep for himself.” quote by Edward Albee
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“It always seems to me better to slough off the answer to a question that I consider to be a terrible invasion of privacy - the kind of privacy that a writer must keep for himself.”

Edward Albee

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New York Times, 1965

Advocates for a writer's right to personal privacy, rejecting invasive questioning.

In simple terms: Writers need privacy from intrusive queries.

Key Takeaway

Protect personal boundaries.

Themes

privacy authorial integrity boundaries

Mood

thoughtful defensive

Type

philosophical analytical

When to use this quote

  • media interviews
  • personal diaries
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

ethical journalism creative process

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it appropriate to ask personal questions?
  • How does privacy affect creativity?
A Different Perspective

Privacy may hinder openness.

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