As a kid, I often figured it was good to be patient to a fault. Aimee Bender faultfiguregood Change image and share on social
I noticed, when I taught elementary school, how true the squeaky wheel thing is, and how endearing squeaky wheels can be! Because when you're being a squeaky wheel, you're also really letting people know who you are. Aimee Bender elementaryendearlet share on social
I love the idea of numerology, but I don't really believe in it. But I like thinking about what numbers convey. Aimee Bender conveyidealove Change image and share on social
As a kid, I liked making up stories, and I wrote a story about a kangaroo and a bat with Christy Chang, and she went on to become a surgeon. Aimee Bender batchangchristy Change image and share on social
I like birthday cake. It's so symbolic. It's a tempting symbol to load with something more complicated than just 'Happy birthday!' because it's this emblem of childhood and a happy day. Aimee Bender birthdaycakechildhood Change image and share on social
I have trouble describing my own style, since it's sort of like describing my own eye color or something. Aimee Bender colordescribeeye Change image and share on social
I liked Hans Christian Andersen because the tales were so dark and tragic. Aimee Bender andersenchristiandark Change image and share on social
I'm obsessed with adolescence. I love to write about people in their 20s. It's such a fraught and exciting and kind of horrible time. Aimee Bender 20sadolescenceexcit Change image and share on social
Large meadows are lovely for picnics and romping, but they are for the lighter feelings. Meadows do not make me want to write. Aimee Bender feelinglargelight Change image and share on social
I love food. I'm not a great cook, but I love to cook, and I like how different it is from writing. Aimee Bender cookfoodgreat Change image and share on social
