Quote by Joyce Brothers, On KNBR radio st

If Shakespeare had to go on an author tour to promote Romeo and Juliet, he never would have written Macbeth.

If Shakespeare had to go on an author tour to promote Romeo

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This quote implies that if William Shakespeare were preoccupied with promoting his earlier work, such as Romeo and Juliet, through book tours or public appearances, he would not have had the time or focus to create his later masterpiece, Macbeth. It suggests that success and recognition can sometimes distract or hinder artists from their creative process, hindering them from pursuing new ventures and flourishing in their craft.

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By Joyce Brothers, On KNBR radio st

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