"What's lucky about my career in general is that I stumbled into what every writer most wants. Not repeating myself and doing strange things has become my trademark"

This quote by Jonathan Lethem speaks to the luck and success he has actually experienced in his writing career. He acknowledges that he stumbled into what every writer most wants, which is likely a combination of creative flexibility and success. He is happy that he has actually been able to prevent repeating himself and rather has actually had the ability to do odd things, which has actually become his hallmark. This quote speaks with the importance of taking risks and being creative in order to stick out and make a name for oneself. It likewise speaks to the value of luck in accomplishing success, as Lethem acknowledges that he was fortunate to stumble into what he desired.