I think writers are not only writers, they are also citizens.
The thematic, psychological, and cultural concerns of a writer are more relevant than whatever literary mode he or she chooses to deal with in any given novel.
Mexico was conquered more by manipulation of myth and archetype.
Chaos is the enemy of Order but the enemy of Chaos is also the enemy of Order
The opprobrium of assholes is a badge of honor.
Science fiction is anything published as science fiction.
If I had parallel lives to pursue, I would also want one as a painter.
I really enjoy the therapeutic value of writing songs.
I just feel like with God you can't be defeated.
You can look at the Emmys two ways in you're nominated. It's either win-win or lose-lose. If things go very well and I win, you still have to get up in front of a group of people and risk having God knows what come out of your mouth. If you won't win, you have to breathe deeply and smile and clap with a camera in your face.
So that day, in music assembly, the teacher asked who knew the valley song. Your hand shot right up in the air. She stood you up on a stool and had you sing it for us. And I swear, every bird outside the windows fell silent. . . and right when your song ended, I knew - just like your mother - I was a goner.