Quote by John McGahern

When I start to write, words have become physical presence. It was to see if I could bring that private world to life that found its first expression through reading. I really dislike the romantic notion of the artist.

When I start to write, words have become physical presence.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on the act of writing and the transformation that occurs when thoughts become tangible words. They explain how writing breathes life into their inner world, which previously found expression only through reading. The speaker rejects the romanticized idea of artists, implying that they thrives on exploration and creation rather than conforming to a lofty idealization of what an artist should be.

By John McGahern

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