When I write, I feel like an armless, legless man with a crayon in his mouth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Vonnegut describes the physical struggle of writing, feeling like an armless man using a crayon.
- In plain terms
- Writing feels physically difficult and awkward.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept the struggle in the creative process.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is writing a physical act?
- Does limitation hinder creativity?
Another view
It personalizes physical struggle rather than mental difficulty.
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