Quote by Robert Benchley

It took me fifteen years to discover that I had no talent for writing, but I coudn't give it up because by that time I was too famous.

It took me fifteen years to discover that I had no talent fo

Summary

This quote highlights a realization made by someone after an extended period of time that they lacked talent for writing. Despite this awareness, they express an inability to let go of their writing pursuits due to their acquired fame over the years. It speaks to the paradox of being stuck in a path that brings recognition, even if personal passion or natural ability may be absent.

By Robert Benchley

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