An interim government was set up in Afghanistan. It included two women, one of whom was Minister of Women's Affairs. Man, who'd she have to show here ankles to to get that job?
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It's a great lesson about not being too precious about your writing. You have to try your hardest to be at the top of your game and improve every joke you can until the last possible second, and then you have to let it go. You can't be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it...You have to let people see what you wrote.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of letting go of perfectionism in writing and sharing your work with others.
Tina Fey highlights a vital lesson in the creative process: the need to strive for excellence while also recognizing when it's time to release your work into the world. Rather than getting trapped in overthinking and perfectionism, artists and writers must make a conscious effort to share their creations, understanding that improvement is part of the journey.
Themes
WritingCreativityPerfectionismLetting GoSelf-Improvement
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop on creative writing, I shared Tina Fey's quote to emphasize the importance of sharing work despite imperfections.
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