Former Illustrator Reports Life Improvements After Giving Up Art Career
By
The Onion Staff
Crackles when you bite it. Shows the baker did the work.
Summary
A former illustrator named Allan Mansour reports that his life has dramatically improved since he stopped making art, with financial stability, personal fulfillment, and social respect all increasing after abandoning his creative pursuits. The article presents his perspective that the universe seems to be rewarding his decision to give up art, which he previously believed gave his life purpose.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledGosh, my bank account is full, my personal life is flourishing, I have the respect of my friends back—and all it took was giving up the one creative pursuit I thought gave my life purpose
the universe had practically been stumbling over itself to reward him for his decision to stop making art
Remarking upon the charmed existence he had led since changing his course in life
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