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“I spent two or three hours a night on it for eight years,” he said. “I gave up once and started watching television with my wife. Television drove me back to Catch-22. I couldn’t imagine what Americans did at night when they weren’t writing novels.” quote by Mason Currey
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““I spent two or three hours a night on it for eight years,” he said. “I gave up once and started watching television with my wife. Television drove me back to Catch-22. I couldn’t imagine what Americans did at night when they weren’t writing novels.””

Mason Currey

About This Quote

Source Interview: “Writing and Television” with Mason Currey, 2015

He spent years writing, took a break for TV, which reignited his literary drive.

In simple terms: TV revived his writing passion.

Key Takeaway

Use varied media to sustain creative momentum.

Themes

creativity discipline media

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

interview literary

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • screenwriting
  • blogging
  • learning routines

Key Concepts

Narrative theory habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do breaks affect long‑term projects?
  • What media best rejuvenates your creativity?
A Different Perspective

Burnout risk despite breaks.

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