Bedtime Quote by James Gandolfini
“All writers are vampires.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2005
Writers draw life’s energy, feeding on human stories.
In simple terms: Writers are metaphorical vampires.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the writer’s role.
Themes
art
storytelling
influence
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
literary
creative
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- journalism
- blogging
Key Concepts
literary metaphor
creative consumption
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “vampire” imply about writers?
- How does storytelling affect audiences?
A Different Perspective
Metaphor may seem negative to some.
![“My four-year-old daughter regularly requests reading Book One [the March] at bedtime; the methods of reading, delivering, and processing the book's content vary according to a kid's age and developmental level, but she's deeply affected by the story, asking follow-up questions for days.” quote by Nate Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8dc/nate-powell-42191_affected_my-four-year-old-daughter-regularly-requ_81516.jpg)
