Quote by Diablo Cody

I hear that 5 o'clock whistle in my mind like Fred Flintstone and I have to stop. I'm also not much of a morning writer. I have a sweet spot from about 11am to 4pm. But I really work during that time.

I hear that 5 o'clock whistle in my mind like Fred Flintston

Summary

This quote expresses the writer's tendency to adhere to a specific working schedule and his reliance on external cues for productivity. The mention of the 5 o'clock whistle from the cartoon character Fred Flintstone represents the writer's mental associations with a stopping point and the need to take a break. Additionally, the quote highlights the writer's preference for writing during the mid-morning to afternoon period and their acknowledgment of being most efficient and focused during that time.

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By Diablo Cody

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