Quote by Patricia Highsmith

I have Graham Greene's telephone number, but I wouldn't dream of using it. I don't seek out writers because we all want to be alone.

I have Graham Greene's telephone number, but I wouldn't drea

Summary

This quote highlights the solitude and privacy that many writers cherish in their creative process. It implies that the desire for isolation is so strong among writers that even when they possess the means to connect with their literary peers, they refrain from doing so. The noteworthy mention of having Graham Greene's phone number serves as a metaphorical representation of the accessibility writers may have to one another, yet their reluctance to intrude upon the solitude that fosters their individual creativity.

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By Patricia Highsmith

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