I don't have stylistic loyalty. That's why people perceive me changing all the time. But there is a real continuity in my subject matter. As an artist of artifice, I do believe I have more integrity than any one of my contemporaries.
David BowieRead
The best thing about writing has been the writer's life, the sense of being expressed, the ownership of the day, the entirely specious sense of freedom we have, however slave we are to some boss or other. I wouldn't trade it for any other life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writing allows for personal expression and a sense of freedom despite external constraints.
This quote reflects the deep connection between a writer's life and their craft, emphasizing that the act of writing is not just a profession but a means of personal expression and fulfillment. Despite the pressures and constraints of daily life and work, writing provides a unique sense of ownership and freedom, making it a valuable pursuit that the writer would not exchange for any other lifestyle.
Themes
WritingFreedomExpressionLifeOwnership
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the value of creativity in life.
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