Computers Quote by T.C. Boyle
““But then all writers smoke, don't they? And drink? And sit in front of computer screens till their arteries clog and muscles atrophy?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Women” (1990) by T.C. Boyle
Highlights the unhealthy lifestyle of writers, using vivid imagery of physical decline.
In simple terms: Writers risk health neglect.
Key Takeaway
Balance work with health.
Themes
health
creativity
work‑life balance
Mood
cautionary
observational
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- writing career
- creative projects
Key Concepts
sedentary lifestyle
stress
artistic pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain health while writing?
- What habits can prevent burnout?
A Different Perspective
Health neglect can impair creativity.
![“The hardest thing in a novel is time. You've got [a line like] "two weeks later, he woke up with a headache," and you've got to add up that entire two weeks and what the date is and whether it works. That kind of stuff drives me crazy and if I don't have it exactly right, I can't move forward…” quote by T.C. Boyle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e6e/t-c-boyle-8108_add_the-hardest-thing-in-a-novel-is-time-you_81637.jpg)
