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I'm a better musician now, and i rarely practice because age has taught me the value of economy. and i think i'm a better writer now because i don't waste as much time, dilly-dallying and sassafrassin' and sloop and sloppin' and frying eggs. when you start writing, half the time you're just saying howdy to the page. my process now is a little more lean and muscular. i don't waste a lot of time. when i had kids, i learned how much time i had before, and how much time you actually need to do something. if you don't have time, you'll just do it and get it done.
-James McBride
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I'm A Better Musician Now, And I

James McBride
I'm a better musician now, and i rarely practice because age has taught me the value of economy. and i think i'm a better writer now because i don't waste as much time, dilly-dallying and sassafrassin' and sloop and sloppin' and frying eggs. when you start writing, half the time you're just saying howdy to the page. my process now is a little more lean and muscular. i don't waste a lot of time. when i had kids, i learned how much time i had before, and how much time you actually need to do something. if you don't have time, you'll just do it and get it done.
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