I am less selfish. But I am more insistent on being part of the creative experience. I find I am a better mother, lover and wife when I am writing. When my daughter was small I wasn’t writing as much and I didn’t miss it.

Meaning of the quote

When Helen Slater writes, she becomes less focused on herself and more involved in the creative process. She feels that she is a better mother, partner, and wife when she is writing. However, when her daughter was young, Slater didn't write as much, and she didn't even miss it. This shows how important the creative experience is for Slater and how it positively impacts her relationships and personal life.