Addict Quote by William S. Burroughs
“I started to write in about 1950; I was thirty-five at the time; there didn't seem to be any strong motivation. I simply was endeavoring to put down in a more or less straightforward journalistic style something about my experiences with addiction and addicts.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Junk, 1953
He describes a lack of motivation and a desire to document his addiction experience in a straightforward style.
In simple terms: Writing about addiction without strong drive.
Key Takeaway
Document personal struggle despite low motivation.
Themes
addiction
writing
self‑reflection
Mood
introspective
raw
Type
memoir
confessional
When to use this quote
- rehab
- personal therapy
- creative process
Key Concepts
autobiography
journalism
Questions to Reflect On
- Why write when uninspired?
- Can honesty replace motivation?
A Different Perspective
Motivation may arise from necessity rather than inspiration.
