Quote by Norman Mailer

I think it's bad to talk about one's present work, for it spoils something at the root of the creative act. It discharges the tension.

I think it's bad to talk about one's present work, for it sp

Summary

This quote suggests that discussing one's ongoing creative work can negatively impact the process. By talking about it, the tension and excitement behind the work dissipate, potentially hindering the creative act itself. Keeping the work to oneself preserves the vital energy and focus needed for the creative process to thrive.

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By Norman Mailer

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