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“The funny thing is that I feel close to all my characters. Deep, deep inside them all. I can't describe how deeply I love them all.” quote by Paul Auster
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“The funny thing is that I feel close to all my characters. Deep, deep inside them all. I can't describe how deeply I love them all.”

Paul Auster

About This Quote

Source Novel: The New York Trilogy, 1987

The author feels an intimate connection with each fictional character, experiencing their inner lives as his own.

In simple terms: I feel deeply connected to my characters.

Key Takeaway

Embrace empathy with your creations.

Themes

creativity empathy identity

Mood

introspective passionate

Type

literary personal

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • acting
  • role‑playing games
  • psychotherapy
  • teaching literature

Key Concepts

character immersion authorial voice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this closeness influence your storytelling?
  • Do you ever feel lost in a character?
A Different Perspective

Deep identification may blur personal boundaries and affect mental health.

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