Quote by Don DeLillo

I slept for four years. I didn't study much of anything. I majored in something called communication arts.

I slept for four years. I didn't study much of anything. I m

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on a period of their life where they significantly neglected their academic pursuits. They metaphorically refer to this time as "sleep," suggesting a lack of awareness or engagement in intellectual growth. The mention of studying and a vague major reveals their lackadaisical approach to education, pointing out that they only pursued a degree in a field known as communication arts without much commitment or enthusiasm. Overall, the quote illustrates a period of intellectual stagnation or disinterest in academic pursuits.

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Communication

By Don DeLillo

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