Communication Quote by Patrick deWitt
“Some deeper part of me wants to write comical dialogue; I'd be foolish to not follow that impulse. Now I recognize that if there's energy to a section of work, you go where the energy is. It's a living thing, and you just follow it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary discussion, 2018
Follow creative impulses when they feel alive; they guide productive work.
In simple terms: Listen to energetic creative urges.
Key Takeaway
Pursue what energizes you.
Themes
creativity
intuition
discipline
Mood
inspired
curious
Type
practical
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing
- art projects
- career decisions
Key Concepts
Flow
creative energy
Questions to Reflect On
- What projects feel alive now?
- How to balance impulse with planning?
A Different Perspective
Impulse may lead to distraction.
