Karl Ove Knausgard Quotes

I think there are a lot of similarities between writing and music. Music is much more direct and much more emotional and that's the level I want to be at when I'm writing. Writing is much more intellectual and indirect and abstract, in a way.

Karl Ove Knausgard

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  Karl Ove Knausgard
  • Music
  • Writing
  • Way