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“I don't listen to anything when I'm writing. I need total quiet, which is astounding, given that I spent years working for a newspaper and having to write features surrounded by ringing phones and people shouting.” quote by Jane Green
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“I don't listen to anything when I'm writing. I need total quiet, which is astounding, given that I spent years working for a newspaper and having to write features surrounded by ringing phones and people shouting.”

Jane Green

About This Quote

Source Interview: Unknown publication, date unknown

The speaker requires absolute silence to write, contrasting with past noisy newsroom experience.

In simple terms: Quiet is essential for writing despite past noisy work.

Key Takeaway

Seek a quiet environment for focused writing.

Themes

focus productivity environment writing

Mood

determined reflective

Type

advice personal

When to use this quote

  • writing at home
  • office
  • remote work
  • creative projects
  • studying

Key Concepts

concentration sensory overload work habits

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you create quiet in noisy settings?
  • What strategies help maintain focus?
A Different Perspective

Even with quiet, mental distractions can persist.

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