Quote by Peter De Vries

I love being a writer. What I can't stand is the paperwork.

I love being a writer. What I can't stand is the paperwork.

Summary

This quote reflects the sentiment of the speaker, who expresses their passion for the act of writing itself while expressing frustration towards the administrative tasks associated with it. It conveys the idea that the creative process and expression are enjoyable, but dealing with the necessary administrative work can be tiresome or burdensome for the writer.

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By Peter De Vries

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