Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

I'm simply interested in what is going to happen next. I don't think I can control my life or my writing. Every other writer I know feels he is steering himself, and I don't have that feeling. I don't have that sort of control. I'm simply becoming. I'm startled that I became a writer.

I'm simply interested in what is going to happen next. I don

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In this quote, the speaker expresses their fascination with the unpredictable nature of life and writing. They don't believe they have complete control over their life or their writing, unlike other writers who feel in charge of their creative direction. This lack of control surprises them as they find themselves on the unexpected path of becoming a writer. The quote highlights their sense of awe and astonishment at how their life has unfolded.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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