Books Quote by Richard Dooling
“I begin every novel with the vow that I will not write about technology, Catholicism, or Hell. As you know, I end up writing about all three. They just happen to be personal obsessions of mine.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1998
The author intends to avoid certain topics but inevitably writes about them because they dominate his personal interests.
In simple terms: He tries to avoid topics but ends up writing about them.
Key Takeaway
Accept that personal obsessions shape work.
Themes
self‑reflection
creative process
obsession
Mood
reflective
confessional
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- planning a book
- self‑analysis
Key Concepts
personal obsession
creative compulsion
Questions to Reflect On
- What topics do you avoid that still appear in your work?
- How can you channel obsessions productively?
A Different Perspective
He may still be able to write about other subjects with discipline.
