Quote by P. J. O'Rourke

I like making things. I have a wood shop at home. I am a terrible carpenter but I love doing it.

I like making things. I have a wood shop at home. I am a ter

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This quote highlights the enjoyment and passion the speaker has for creating things in their wood shop, despite not being skilled at carpentry. It emphasizes the fact that their love for the process of making something outweighs their ability to do it perfectly. This quote suggests that the act of creating holds more value to the individual than the end result, as they find fulfillment and satisfaction in simply engaging in the act of making.

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By P. J. O'Rourke

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