Quote by Stephen King

People want to know why I do this, why I write such gross stuff. I like to tell them that I have the heart of a small boy -- and I keep it in a jar on my desk.

People want to know why I do this, why I write such gross st

Summary

This quote, often attributed to the American author Stephen King, offers a witty and tongue-in-cheek response to the question of why he writes dark and macabre stories. By claiming to possess the heart of a small boy kept in a jar on his desk, King playfully suggests that his fascination with the grotesque stems from a childlike curiosity and imagination. It encapsulates his ability to tap into primal fears and explore the uncharted territories of horror and suspense in his storytelling.

By Stephen King

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