Felt Quote by Neil Gaiman
“I was the kind of person who knew what he wanted to do; I wanted to write, I wanted not to be in school, and I felt that university would just be spending another four years of my life before I could write.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2012 interview with The Guardian, Neil Gaiman
A desire to pursue writing over formal education, seeing university as a delay to creative work.
In simple terms: He prefers writing to school.
Prioritize creative goals over conventional paths.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- choosing a career
- leaving school
- starting a writing project
- balancing passion and practicality
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you sacrifice to follow your passion?
- How can you gain knowledge outside formal schooling?
May overlook benefits of structured learning and networking.