Quote by Graham Swift

I had a fear of becoming anything, a fear of becoming a specialist. I might have become a doctor, but if you become a doctor, that's your specialty in life and you are defined by it. One of the attractions of being a writer is that you're never a specialist. Your field is entirely open your field is the entire human condition.

I had a fear of becoming anything, a fear of becoming a spec

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This quote reflects the fear of being boxed into a specific identity or profession. The speaker expresses a reluctance to become a specialist, like a doctor, because they believe that specialization limits one's potential and defines them solely within that field. The appeal of being a writer, according to the speaker, lies in the freedom it offers to explore the entire human experience without being confined to any specific domain. Being a writer allows for endless possibilities of expression and understanding of the vast complexities of life.

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