I couldn't even think about wanting to be something else; I wouldn't let myself visualize another life. But I wrote because I couldn't stop. It was a release, a mental exercise, a way of keeping sane.

JayZ
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In the case of a person who is locked in a jail cell, an outlet for their creativity can be very helpful. It can also be a way to get their mind off of what they are going through. In the case of a writer, an outlet helps them express themselves and not go completely insane. It is a way of keeping sane.

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