Jesse Kellerman Quotes

The most important lesson my parents taught me is that writing is a job, one that requires discipline and commitment. Most of the time it's a fun job, a wonderful job, but sometimes it isn't, and those are the days that test you.

Jesse Kellerman

• Time
• Important
• Writing
• Job
• Fun
• Parents
• Discipline
• Commitment

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• The most important lesson my parents taught me is that writing is a job, one that requires discipline and commitment. Most of the time it's a fun job, a wonderful job, but sometimes it isn't, and those are the days that test you.

  

  Jesse Kellerman
  • Time
  • Important
  • Writing