Back Quote by Tom Wolfe
“If I had my choice, I would be writing by typewriter. I worked on newspapers for 10 years. I typed with the touch system, and unfortunately, you can't keep typewriters going today. You have to take the ribbons back to be re-inked. You have to - it's a horrible search to try to find missing parts. So I went to the computer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1979
The author laments the difficulty of maintaining vintage typewriters, prompting a shift to computers for practicality.
In simple terms: He switched to computers because typewriters are hard to maintain.
Key Takeaway
Embrace modern tools when old ones become impractical.
Themes
technology
adaptation
nostalgia
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
personal
professional
When to use this quote
- journalism
- creative writing
- personal workflow
- equipment maintenance
Key Concepts
mechanical writing
digital transition
obsolescence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance nostalgia with efficiency?
- What compromises are you willing to make for convenience?
A Different Perspective
Modern tools may lack the tactile charm of older devices.
