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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My mother was a reader, and she read to us. She read us Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde when I was six and my brother was eight; I never forgot it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the significant role a parent plays in fostering a love for literature in their children.
In this quote, Stephen King reflects on the profound impact of his mother's reading habits on his early childhood and literary interests. By sharing stories such as 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', she not only entertained them but also instilled a lasting memory and appreciation for storytelling that shaped King's future as a writer.
Themes
MotherReadingLiteratureChildhoodStories
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of reading at a school, one might say, 'Like Stephen King’s mother, we can inspire children by reading to them.'
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