Other than a short article I read in 2008 when the real story broke, I have not followed the Clark Rockefeller case, and 'Schroder' is not a novelization of that story. Amity Gaige articlebreakcase Change image and share on social
If you could literally 'rid' yourself of your problems by voicing them, I'd be all for it. But since that isn't so, why not reserve the spoken word for functional interactions and witticisms, if not declarations of love? Amity Gaige declarationfunctionalinteraction share on social
In the best writers, the outward-reaching interest in the 'found subject' leads back at a hairpin to some uncomfortable inner recognition that the writer has journeyed very far to see; he comes home half-dead. Amity Gaige backdeadfind share on social
As separate people, we are weak, but we could be a peaceful, powerful nation. Amity Gaige nationpeacefulpeople Change image and share on social
Reading while I'm writing ideally inspires my competitive side. When I read great writers, I want to be a better writer. Amity Gaige competitivegreatideally Change image and share on social
Self-esteem comes quietly, like the truth. Amity Gaige esteemquietlytruth Change image and share on social
Reading 'Blood Will Out,' one begins to understand how so many people were duped by Clark Rockefeller. All the imposter needs is some kind of initial agreement that he is who he says he is; thereafter, consensus builds via a network of human relationships. Amity Gaige agreementbeginblood share on social
When you feel the need to moan and groan, laugh with woeful recognition and eat flaky pastries. If you hear yourself taking the art of complaining a little too seriously, ask yourself what you're trying to accomplish, exactly. Amity Gaige accomplishartcomplain share on social
It's dangerous to accept crisis as your baseline. It gets harder and harder to see the anti-crises that are so requisite to happiness: the quiet times, the crucial pauses - like those in a poem. Amity Gaige acceptantibaseline Change image and share on social
I loved Madeleine L'Engle as a child - 'A Wrinkle in Time.' Amity Gaige childenglelove Change image and share on social
