When I'm writing, I'm in an isolation chamber. I'm not one to think about that outside world stuff when I'm writing. Adam Mansbach chamberisolationstuff Change image and share on social
While I'm working, I stick with music that won't distract me - the dub stylings of Scientist and King Tubby, maybe some Beethoven string quartets. Adam Mansbach beethovendistractdub Change image and share on social
'The Pushcart War' is presented as a history of a conflict that has not yet taken place; in each edition of the book, the date on which the hostilities commenced is nudged forward. Adam Mansbach bookcommenceconflict Change image and share on social
Graffiti writers were the most interesting people in hip hop. They were the mad scientists, the mad geniuses, the weird ones. Adam Mansbach geniusegraffitohip Change image and share on social
Writing novels is largely about endurance and patience. I take a lot of breaks, hit walls, and go do something else while I think things through. But I do it every day, and I try to treat it as a job, something that is not dictated by whimsy or muses. Adam Mansbach breakdaydictate share on social
Eating is one of the great pleasures of life. Adam Mansbach eatgreatlife Change image and share on social
One of the pleasures of getting older and making a living the way you want to is that your social circle becomes rarified, and the people who enter have been vetted. Adam Mansbach circleenterlive Change image and share on social
Religious traditions are easy to lose sight of in today's marketing frenzy. Make sure you take time to gently usher your little ones into the rituals that have special meaning for you. Adam Mansbach easyfrenzygently Change image and share on social
A holiday vacation can mean sampling all kinds of new cuisine - whether it's Uncle Joe's award-winning chili or the exotic flavors of Nepal. If your little ones are fussy, be sure to ease mealtime hassles by bringing along a supply of the familiar foods they're accustomed to rejecting at home. Adam Mansbach accustomawardbring share on social
I believe that writers have a responsibility to evolve the language, whether by introducing new words or new usages. Shakespeare alone is responsible for something like 3400 words and phrases. Adam Mansbach evolveintroducelanguage Change image and share on social