Animals Quote by Laura Lippman
“It doesn't feel like work. Yes, I have days that are difficult, but I'm sitting in a chair making up stories. It's what I did for fun as a kid, whether with Barbies or stuffed animals.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author interview, The New York Times, 2018
Creative work can feel like play when it taps into childhood imagination, making tasks enjoyable rather than burdensome.
In simple terms: Work feels like play when it uses childlike imagination.
Key Takeaway
Embrace playfulness in your work.
Themes
creativity
play
work
imagination
Mood
joyful
reflective
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- teaching
- design
- parenting
Key Concepts
Storytelling
flow
intrinsic motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you inject play into routine tasks?
- What childhood activity still excites you?
A Different Perspective
If the work becomes too serious, you may lose the joy that fuels it.
