But every day I tell my story, and be comfortable with my story and be comfortable with what I've done, and what I did, and how I am today, it lessens the likelihood it will ever happen.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Sometimes stories are inherently important whether or not they have a direct relation to your life.
I don't write about the same thing every time, everyday, different things are happening out there and if you take the time to look around, you can see that, then you can put it all together and tell the story.
I don't ever want anything to come in the way of me truthfully telling a story.
No matter how close to personal experience a story might be, inevitably you are going to get to a part that isn't yours and, actually, whether it happened or not becomes irrelevant. It is all about choosing the right words.
By telling stories, you objectify your own experience. You separate it from yourself. You pin down certain truths.
When somebody tells you a story, as long as that story lasts, you're caught in this sort of timeless moment.
I don't think in terms of optimism and pessimism when writing a story. I am telling a story.
My responsibility is to try to tell true stories. To me a true story is always hopeful, but never simply, uncomplicatedly happy.
You have only so many chances to tell stories. I didn't want to be forever wedded to one form of storytelling when there are so many out there.
The thing that grounds you, and the thing that really gives you a sense of wholeness, is your family, friends and your community. Those are the things that can mirror back to you what you're experiencing, and can affirm to you that the stories you are telling are true.
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