“If you're a writer, write. And always strive for excellence.”
“Always strive to excel, but only on weekends.”
“Don't say you're a writer if you're not writing. Even if you're writing, don't call yourself a writer. Say instead, 'I write.' It's the verb that's important, not the noun.”
“Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing.”
“A writer always writes.”
“A writer is always writing for someone.”