Hello SErs! Harmony here. Today is ‘Five for Friday’ day, and I thought I’d start February off with 5 funny writing quotes. Here goes …
- Writers don’t have lifestyles. They sit in little rooms and write.
– Norman Mailer - Revising a story down to the bare essentials is always a little like murdering children, but it must be done.
– Stephen King - I wrote a few children’s books. Not on purpose.
– Steven Wright - The dubious privilege of a freelance writer is he’s given the freedom to starve anywhere.
– S.J. Perelman - If we knew what we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?
– Albert Einstein
I hope you’ve had a little fun with this. What funny quotes have you read or come up with? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
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Thanks for sharing these. Always good to see Steven Wright.
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Thanks, Alex 🙂
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Harmony Kent shares five humorous quotes on Story Empire’s Five for Friday feature.
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Thanks for the reblog, PH 😊
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You’re welcome.😉
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I can really relate to quote 1 today. I sat at my desk for six hours and edited. On a Saturday 😫
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Lol. I feel for you, Jessica 😊
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Great quotes, Harmony! 🙂
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Thanks, Bette 😊
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Thanks for the grins, Harmony! Stephen King is right!
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He sure is! Thanks, Jan😊
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Excellent quotes, Harmony. Thank you for the chuckles.
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Glad you enjoyed them, John 😊
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Fun quotes Harmony. Good way to start out my morning with a laugh.
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So pleased I started your day laughing, Denise 😊
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Great quotes, Harmony. I love the last one best.
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Glad you enjoyed the quotes, Robbie. Yep, anytime anyone accuses me of not knowing what I’m doing, I’ll just tell them it’s research! 😊
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I really enjoyed these, Harmony. Steven Wright’s is my favorite.
I’ve always loved the quote for the definition of Writer’s Block: When your imaginary friends stop talking to you 🙂
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I’ve always loved that one too, Mae 😊
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I loved Norman Mailer. I’ll never get over him not writing the finishing sequel to Harlot’s Ghost, but I suppose I should forgive him, since he passed away. These quotes are great, Harmony. Here’s one that puts a smile on my face. (Though I have to admit, it might be a nervous tic.)
Q: How do you irritate a writer?
A: The list is to long too fit hear.
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Their, they’re, sweetie … I no how you feel! Lmao 😂
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I relate to King. Kill them all. Enjoyed the quotes.
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A bonafide murder spree … love it! Glad you enjoyed the quotes, Michele 🙂
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I haven’t come across any funny ones myself, but I love that one by Steven Wright, haha!
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I love that one, too, Priscilla! 🙂
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All good, but I relate to Steven Wright.
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Lo, me too! … When those books take on a life of their own … 🙂
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I like the Stephen King quote on writing children’s books. He does have a way with words. 🙂
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He sure does, Joan! 🙂
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LOL on #1 Harmony. That is my wife. Although the rooms have some cool views as I circle the globe.
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That’s too funny, Ryan! I like the thought of the views while circling the globe 🙂
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These are great! Loved them! Lol! 🙂
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Glad I gave you a giggle, Yvi 🙂
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Love the Einstein one.
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Me too, Charles! 🙂
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