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I wanted to be an artist. I was studying art. I wanted to be a great painter. When I went into the Navy, there wasnt muc
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"I wanted to be an artist. I was studying art. I wanted to be a great painter. When I went into the Navy, there wasn't much to draw at sea. So I began writing, and I began reading a lot"

- Evan Hunter

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Evan Hunter's quote talks to the power of adjustment and the ability to discover imaginative outlets in unforeseen places. He wished to be an artist, and was studying art, but when he went into the Navy, there wasn't much to draw at sea. Instead of giving up on his innovative pursuits, he found a brand-new outlet in writing and checking out. This quote reveals that even when confronted with a seemingly insurmountable barrier, it is possible to find a method to reveal yourself and pursue your enthusiasms. Hunter's story is a motivating reminder that creativity can be discovered in unanticipated locations, which it is possible to discover success in unanticipated ways.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Evan Hunter between October 15, 1926 and July 6, 2005. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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