Quote by Mindy Kaling

I think a lot of writers, male and female, write as if their parents were killed in a car accident when they were 2, and they have no one to hold accountable. And unfortunately, I don't have that. I have parents who I care about what they think.

I think a lot of writers, male and female, write as if their

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This quote reflects the idea that some writers may draw inspiration from personal tragedy, such as losing their parents at a young age. It suggests that such writers can freely explore dark themes without fear of consequences or judgment because they have no one to be accountable to. However, the person making the statement implies that they have loving and involved parents whose opinions matter to them. This suggests that they may feel limited or restrained in their writing due to the consideration of their parents' perspective and expectations.

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