Python Stuck on Continue Statement: Solving a Python Coding Problem

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The discussion revolves around a user's struggle with a Python script that utilizes the continue statement. The user is encountering a NameError when running the script, specifically when inputting a single character. The issue arises from the use of the input function, which in Python 3 expects user input as a string but is being interpreted incorrectly due to the way the input is processed. The user expresses frustration after spending significant time trying to resolve the issue and seeks assistance. A helpful response points out the mistake, clarifying that the input should be treated as a string rather than a variable. The user acknowledges the oversight and appreciates the guidance, highlighting the common challenges faced by beginners in programming.
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I Have been using A Byte of Python, and I am now stuck on the Continue Statement. Here is my code.

#!/usr/bin/python
#Filename: continue1.py

while True:
s = input('Enter something : ')
if s == 'quit':
break
if len(s) < 3:
print('Too Small')
continue
print('Input is of sufficient Length')
#Do other kinds of Processing here...

I keep getting this...

andrew@andrew-laptop:~$ python continue1.py
Enter something : a
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "continue1.py", line 5, in <module>
s = input('Enter something : ')
File "<string>", line 1, in <module>
NameError: name 'a' is not defined

I am completely new at this, but I have 1. Spent more than two hours trying to figure this out. 2. Looked online for longer than an hour to find an example of what I have done wrong. 3. Stared at this problem until my eyes have bled.
I hope someone can/will help me figure this out. I am using gedit that came with my version of Ubuntu. I don't know if that will change anything.
 
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Well my code didn't come out properly, here is the link that I am imitating. The Break Statement and the Continue Statement are the ones that aren't working.

http://www.swaroopch.com/notes/Python_en:Control_Flow

I am pretty sure that I am putting everything in the way he is telling me.
 
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Hey! Thanks man, I glad you pointed that out to me. Like I said, was probably a really easy, simple, stupid fix. I feel embarassed now, but like I said I was copying his code, and couldn't figure anything out. Really Appreciate you helping a Noob out.
 
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