Quote by Walter Mosley

I took up writing to escape the drudgery of that every day cubicle kind of war.

I took up writing to escape the drudgery of that every day c

Summary

This quote expresses the writer's motivation for pursuing writing as a creative outlet. They have chosen this form of expression as a means to break free from the monotony and tedium of their daily routine in a conventional office job. Writing offers them an escape, an opportunity to explore their imagination, and to find solace in a world different from the "war" they face in their cubicle every day.

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By Walter Mosley

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