May 2012
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“I think it’s good for a person to spend time alone. It gives them an...”
– Amy Sedaris; I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence
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“The human race, to which so many of my readers belong, has been playing at...”
– G. K. Chesterton; The Napoleon of Notting Hill
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“Most young people do not listen to adults about life’s lessons. So when...”
– TBV
What Do You Plan to Read This Summer?
25 Things Writers Should Stop Doing →
Excellent advice.
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“Don’t let anyone tell you how or what to write. As soon as you listen to...”
– Advice given to John Irving from his teacher Kurt Vonnegut.
[This is true in so far as voice and style. But always read and listen to other writers about content and tools.]
“An ad that pretends to be art is — at absolute best — like someone who smiles...”
– David Foster Wallace (via distempered)
“When you do something noble and beautiful and nobody noticed, do not be sad. For...”
– John Lennon (via moreofamore)
