Quote by Stephen King

Well, I'm like a drug addict, I'm always saying I'm going to stop, and then I don't, what I've said consistently is that I hope I know when to stop: when it starts to get repetitive.

Well, I'm like a drug addict, I'm always saying I'm going to

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In this quote, the speaker compares themselves to a drug addict, illustrating their struggle to quit something despite their intentions. Specifically, they refer to a repetitive pattern that they hope to recognize as a sign to stop. The analogy highlights the speaker's lack of self-control and the difficulty they face in breaking free from a habit or behavior.

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