For me, heaven would be a lack of alienation. The whole time I was growing up, I felt comfort was inherently evil. I think that, for me, heaven isn't about couches and milk shakes and never having a troubling thought again. Alice Sebold alienationcomfortcouch share on social
To me, the idea of heaven would give you certain pleasures, certain joys - but it's very important to have an intellectual understanding of why you want those things. Alice Sebold giveheavenidea Change image and share on social
I was motivated to write about violence because I believe it's not unusual. I see it as just a part of life, and I think we get in trouble when we separate people who've experienced it from those who haven't. Alice Sebold experiencehavelife share on social
I wanted to be a novelist for so long. Alice Sebold longnovelistwant Change image and share on social
I'm gradually working through my obsessions, and maybe, when they're all free and clear, I'll write a comedy. But I'm not there yet. Alice Sebold clearcomedyfree Change image and share on social
I think you only learn what kind of personality you have by committing to things. Alice Sebold commitkindlearn Change image and share on social
In my 20s, I railed against anything 'spiritual'; I thought it was all crap. Alice Sebold 20scraprail Change image and share on social
Depending on where I am in the process, sometimes I have a page count and sometimes I don't. Sometimes I have an hour count; sometimes I'm just happy to string a few words together. I do keep pretty rigorous hours, because otherwise you never get anything done. Alice Sebold countdependhappy share on social
We all work hard to understand the dynamic relationship we have with a parent. Alice Sebold dynamichardparent Change image and share on social
It's hard, because when you talk about process or your characters ruling your narrative, it sounds like you have no control, but obviously you're ultimately the author, so you do have control. Alice Sebold authorcharactercontrol Change image and share on social
