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Obsession led me to write. Its been that way with every book Ive ever written. I become completely consumed by a theme,
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"Obsession led me to write. It's been that way with every book I've ever written. I become completely consumed by a theme, by characters, by a desire to meet a challenge"

- Anne Rice

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Anne Rice's quote talks to the power of fixation in her writing procedure. She is driven by a desire to check out a theme, to produce characters, and to satisfy a challenge. Her obsession is what leads her to compose, and it has actually been the same for every book she has ever composed. This quote shows the passion and devotion that Anne Rice has for her craft. She is consumed by her writing and it is her obsession that drives her to produce. Her quote is a testimony to the power of obsession and how it can be utilized to develop something stunning. It is a reminder that when we are enthusiastic about something, we can utilize that enthusiasm to produce something amazing.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Anne Rice somewhere between October 4, 1941 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 44 other quotes.

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