After Quote by Laurie Notaro
“I've had to write a column an hour after I've come back from a funeral. A deadline is a deadline, I mean, that was just what my job was.”
About This Quote
Source Column: Personal essay, 2021, The New Yorker
She writes under tight deadlines even after emotionally draining events, treating professional obligations as separate from personal grief.
In simple terms: Work must continue despite personal loss.
Key Takeaway
Maintain professional commitments.
Themes
deadline pressure
grief
professionalism
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- newsroom
- freelance writing
- crisis reporting
Key Concepts
work ethic
emotional resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you separate personal grief from work tasks?
- Can deadlines be humane?
A Different Perspective
Emotional strain may affect quality.
