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But that incessant drive to be out there in the literary universe that was important to me when I was in my twenties, li
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"But that incessant drive to be out there in the literary universe that was important to me when I was in my twenties, like going to a Paris Review party or whatever, that seems totally irrelevant now"

- Rick Moody

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Rick Moody's quote talks to the concept that as we age, our concerns and interests can change. In his twenties, Moody was driven to be part of the literary universe, participating in occasions like Paris Review parties. However, as he has gotten older, he has come to realize that this drive is no longer relevant to him. This could be since he has actually attained his goals in the literary world, or because he has actually found other interests that are more crucial to him. It might likewise be that he has actually pertained to realize that the literary world is not as essential as he as soon as thought it was. Whatever the reason, Moody's quote speaks to the concept that our interests and top priorities can change with time.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Rick Moody somewhere between October 18, 1961 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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