“It takes away a lot of the thrill of killing yourself when people are looking for you and you're disappointing them, because it is a lot of fun when you're out there killing yourself.”
― Scar Tissue
― Scar Tissue
“All writing problems are psychological problems. Blocks usually stem from the fear of being judged. If you imagine the world listening, you'll never write a line. That's why privacy is so important. You should write first drafts as if they will never be shown to anyone.”
― The New Writer's Handbook 2007: A Practical Anthology of Best Advice for Your Craft & Career
― The New Writer's Handbook 2007: A Practical Anthology of Best Advice for Your Craft & Career
“I used to think a drug addict was someone who lived on the far edges of society. Wild-eyed, shaven-headed and living in a filthy squat.
That was until I became one...”
― Painkiller Addict: From Wreckage to Redemption - My True Story
That was until I became one...”
― Painkiller Addict: From Wreckage to Redemption - My True Story
“If you get stuck, get away from your desk. Take a walk, take a bath, go to sleep, make a pie, draw, listen to music, meditate, exercise; whatever you do, don't just stick there scowling at the problem. But don't make telephone calls or go to a party; if you do, other people's words will pour in where your lost words should be. Open a gap for them, create a space. Be patient.”
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“Funny how someone can be so beautiful and totally fucked up at the same time.”
― Jimmy James Blood
― Jimmy James Blood
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