Money Quote by Karen Jones Gowen
““f you want to be famous then run for office and be a politician. If you want to be rich then become a plastic surgeon. If you want to have people know your name then be a teacher. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life then have children. But if you want to work alone, feel like a freak, be misunderstood, wonder what the point is, always come up short of time and money, while writing stories that bubble up from within about characters you have never met but are strangely in love with, then be a writer.””
About This Quote
The quote humorously lists stereotypical paths to fame, wealth, recognition, impact, and solitary creative work, concluding that writing fulfills the latter.
In simple terms: Writing is portrayed as a solitary, misunderstood, but fulfilling vocation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace writing if you seek solitary creative fulfillment.
Themes
fame
wealth
recognition
creativity
solitude
Mood
reflective
ironic
Type
observational
humorous
When to use this quote
- becoming a politician
- becoming a plastic surgeon
- becoming a teacher
- having children
- becoming a writer
Key Concepts
career paths
identity
creative fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel writing aligns with your desire for solitude?
- What sacrifices does a writer make?
A Different Perspective
The satire may oversimplify complex career choices.
