Quote by P. J. O'Rourke

I realised the bohemian life was not for me. I would look around at my friends, living like starving artists, and wonder, 'Where's the art?' They weren't doing anything. And there was so much interesting stuff to do, so much fun to be had... maybe I could even quit renting.

I realised the bohemian life was not for me. I would look ar

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This quote highlights the realization and rejection of the bohemian lifestyle by the speaker. Observing their friends living as struggling artists without actively pursuing or creating art, they question the true essence of the bohemian lifestyle. The speaker becomes aware of the abundance of interesting activities and enjoyable experiences beyond the confines of the starving artist stereotype, even contemplating the possibility of leaving their rental lifestyle behind.

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