Accidents Quote by Tony Kushner
“I could give you absolutely sterling advice on how to avoid writing, how when you run out of things to do other than going to your desk and writing, when every closet is reorganized and you've called your oldest living relative twice in one day to see what she's up to and there isn't an unanswered e-mail left on your computer or you simply can't bear to answer another one and there is no dignity, not a drop left, in any further evasion of the task at hand, namely writing, well, you can always ask your dentist for a root canal or have an accident in the bathtub instead.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “On Writing and Avoidance,” 2021
He humorously lists absurd alternatives to writing, highlighting procrastination and the dread of the blank page
In simple terms: He jokes about avoiding writing with extreme excuses
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge avoidance and commit to writing
Themes
procrastination
creativity
self‑discipline
Mood
ironic
critical
Type
creative
motivational
When to use this quote
- writer’s block
- daily work habits
- mental health
- time management
Key Concepts
behavioral economics
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your avoidance of writing?
- How can you turn avoidance into productive action?
A Different Perspective
Extreme excuses can mask deeper fear of failure
