Quote by Don Marquis

I get up in the morning with an idea for a three-volume novel and by nightfall it's a paragraph in my column.

I get up in the morning with an idea for a three-volume nove

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This quote reflects the fast-paced nature of the speaker's work, illustrating the process of transforming a grandiose idea into a concise piece of writing. It emphasizes the ability to adapt and condense complex ideas into a shorter, more accessible format. The quote also suggests the speaker's creative discipline and ability to prioritize ideas, transforming a potentially lengthy novel concept into a concise paragraph suited for their column.

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