Quote by Henry Miller

I didn't have to think up so much as a comma or a semicolon; it was all given, straight from the celestial recording room. Weary, I would beg for a break, an intermission, time enough, let's say, to go to the toilet or take a breath of fresh air on the balcony. Nothing doing!

I didn't have to think up so much as a comma or a semicolon;

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This quote refers to the idea that the speaker's creative ideas or inspiration come effortlessly, as if they are being directly dictated to them from a celestial source. Despite feeling weary and in need of a break, the speaker finds their mind constantly filled with ideas without any respite. The quote captures the frustration and overwhelming nature of creative inspiration that doesn't allow for pauses or breaks in the creative process.

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