“We were merely observers, getting totally absorbed in some exciting movie, our palms all sweaty, only to find that, after the houselights came on and we exited the theater, the thrilling afterglow that coursed through us ultimately meant nothing whatsoever.”
― Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman
― Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman
“I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center.”
― Player Piano
― Player Piano
“Develop an interest in life as you see it; the people, things, literature, music-the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself.”
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“I want to write books that unlock the traffic jam in everybody's head.”
― Hugging the Shore: Essays and Criticism
― Hugging the Shore: Essays and Criticism
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