Any time you get two people in a room who disagree about anything, the time of day, there is a scene to be written. That's what I look for.
Aaron SorkinRead
I don't want to analyze myself or anything, but I think, in fact I know this to be true, that I enter the world through what I write. I grew up believing, and continue to believe, that I am a screw-up, that growing up with my family and friends, I had nothing to offer in any conversation. But when I started writing, suddenly there was something that I brought to the party that was at a high-enough level.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writing can provide a sense of identity and contribution to one's life.
In this quote, Aaron Sorkin reflects on the transformative power of writing in his life. He expresses a sense of inadequacy in social situations but finds empowerment and self-worth through his ability to write, suggesting that creativity can be a meaningful way to connect and contribute to the world around us.
Themes
WritingIdentitySelf-WorthCreativityExpression
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a writing workshop to inspire participants to embrace their voice.
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