Angry Quote by Fiona Apple
“I only write when I'm angry or sad, so because that's when I just have to write... If I'm having a good time and I'm happy and things are going really well, why would I want to stop what I'm doing to go and write at the piano?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2020
She writes only when intense emotions arise, feeling that joy doesn’t compel her to create, unlike anger or sadness.
In simple terms: She writes in pain, not happiness.
Channel strong emotions into art.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- journaling
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you written in happiness?
- Can you find inspiration in calm moments?
Joy can also inspire creativity for some.