Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
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I am, when you stop to think of it, a member of a fairly select group: the final handful of American novelists who learned to read and write before they learned to eat a daily helping of video bullshit.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Stephen King highlights the importance of traditional literature over modern distractions.
In this quote, Stephen King reflects on his unique position among American novelists who were able to appreciate and engage with literature before the overwhelming influence of digital media. He critiques the pervasive 'video bullshit' that can detract from the value of reading and writing, suggesting that early exposure to books has shaped his identity and art as a writer.
Themes
LiteratureReadingWritingMediaDistraction
In practice
Example use cases
During a literary panel discussing the impact of technology on reading habits.
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