Book Quote by Miranda July
“The whole thing of working in all these different mediums, it's just so that I can always be playing hooky from one of them. I can always be rebelling against my boss. Like, I'm supposed to be writing this book, but - heh heh heh - I'm writing a movie, secretly. I'm procrastinating, and in my off-hours I'm working on this movie that I'm not allowed to do, because I'm supposed to be writing a book!”
About This Quote
The speaker uses multiple creative mediums as a way to escape obligations and assert autonomy, turning procrastination into covert artistic production.
In simple terms: Creative multitasking as rebellion
Key Takeaway
Mediums become tools for defiance
Themes
creativity
rebellion
procrastination
identity
autonomy
Mood
defiant
playful
restless
Type
personal anecdote
creative manifesto
When to use this quote
- author forced to write a book
- filmmaker working on a secret project
- artist juggling contracts
- creative professional feeling constrained
Key Concepts
self‑expression
work‑life tension
Practical Applications
- leveraging side projects for personal fulfillment
- using alternative media to negotiate power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does switching mediums reshape your sense of agency?
- What risks arise when hidden work conflicts with formal duties?
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