Books Quote by Thom Gunn
“I notice that students, particularly for gay students, it's too easy to write about my last trick or something. It's not very interesting to the reader.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Man Who Walked to the Moon, Thom Gunn, 1970
Students, especially gay ones, find it easy to write about personal tricks, which may lack broader interest.
In simple terms: Personal anecdotes can be narrow.
Seek universal relevance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- College essays
- creative writing
- blog posts
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance personal voice with broader appeal?
- What topics resonate universally?
Over‑personalization can alienate readers.