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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Hug and kiss whoever helped get you - financially, mentally, morally, emotionally - to this day. Parents, mentors, friends, teachers. If you're too uptight to do that, at least do the old handshake thing, but I recommend a hug and a kiss. Don't let the sun go down without saying thank you to someone, and without admitting to yourself that absolutely no one gets this far alone.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Express gratitude to those who have supported you on your journey.
This quote emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and appreciating the people who have contributed to our success and well-being. Stephen King encourages us to openly express our gratitude, whether it be through a hug, a kiss, or even a simple handshake, as a recognition that no one achieves their goals or reaches their milestones entirely on their own; we all have support systems that assist us along the way.
Themes
GratitudeSupportAppreciationRelationshipsAcknowledgment
In practice
Example use cases
At a graduation ceremony, students often thank their parents and teachers for their support.
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