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WRITING IS LIKE BEING GAY…Quotes for writers (and people who like quotes)

Mark HaddonI don’t remember deciding to become a writer.  You decide to become a dentist or a postman.  For me, writing is like being gay.  You finally admit that this is who you are, you come out and hope that no one runs away.  Mark Haddon

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2 comments on “WRITING IS LIKE BEING GAY…Quotes for writers (and people who like quotes)”

  1. Luanne
    March 30, 2014
    Luanne's avatar

    Hah, I love it.

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  2. bridget whelan
    March 30, 2014
    bridget whelan's avatar

    Good. It’s caused a bit of controversy over in my facebook page because of what coming out as gay means in some parts of the world – danger, discrimination and worse, much worse. That’s a valid point but I think Mark Haddon meant writing was an integral part of him – not a choice or a vocation – but the heart beat of his life. However, because it is not immediately apparent to others like the colour of his skin there is a choice about revealing it.

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