Quote by Clarence Budington Kelland

I get up in the morning, torture a typewriter until it screams, then stop.

I get up in the morning, torture a typewriter until it screa

Summary

This quote conveys the writer's relentless dedication and discipline towards their craft. Starting the day with a determination to write, they use their typewriter to pour their thoughts onto the page. The use of the word "torture" suggests the intensity and pressure they put on themselves to produce quality work. The statement ends with the writer abruptly stopping, indicating that they have pushed themselves to their limit, may need a break, or have accomplished their writing goals for the day. It captures the intense, often challenging, but ultimately rewarding process of creation.

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By Clarence Budington Kelland

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