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Sometimes things in life take a few years to digest, and they find their way into the work later on. Sometimes Im writin
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"Sometimes things in life take a few years to digest, and they find their way into the work later on. Sometimes I'm writing about things from eight years ago-they just took a long time to distill and come out in the appropriate way"

- Beck

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In this quote, Beck is reflecting on the creative process and how particular experiences and occasions in life can take some time to fully process and incorporate into his work. He acknowledges that in some cases it can take years for these things to completely digest and make their way into his art. He likewise mentions that he might write about things from several years ago, but it takes some time for them to boil down and manifest in a way that feels authentic and suitable. This quote highlights the importance of perseverance and allowing ideas to develop naturally, rather than forcing them into a particular timeline. It likewise speaks with the depth and complexity of the human experience and how it can form our imaginative expression.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Beck somewhere between July 8, 1970 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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