Quote by Harold H. Greene

There would be nights when I would wake up and couldn't get back to sleep. So I would go downstairs and write. The staff had a pool going on how many pages of typing I would bring in here in the morning.

There would be nights when I would wake up and couldn't get

Summary

This quote highlights the author's struggle with insomnia and their creative outlet during sleepless nights. Unable to fall back asleep, they find solace in writing and head downstairs to do so. The mention of a pool depicts a playful competition among the staff, placing bets on how much written material the author would produce overnight. Overall, this quote hints at the author's dedication to their craft, even in the midst of sleep deprivation.

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By Harold H. Greene

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