Homosexuality is like the weather. It just is.
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Blogging is to writing what extreme sports are to athletics: more free-form, more accident-prone, less formal, more alive. It is, in many ways, writing out loud.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Blogging offers a more spontaneous and expressive form of writing compared to traditional methods.
In this quote, Andrew Sullivan draws a parallel between blogging and extreme sports, emphasizing that blogging allows for greater freedom and creativity. Unlike conventional writing which follows established rules and structures, blogging encourages a more casual and authentic expression of thoughts and ideas, making it feel more dynamic and engaging.
Themes
BloggingWritingCreativityFreedomExpression
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a writing workshop to inspire budding bloggers.
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