I don't even correct people when they mispronounce my name now. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes correct mispronounce people
While I would agree that I write about serious subjects, and that they're not necessarily the most pleasant subjects or even the most pleasant people, as a writer I just think about the humorous aspects of these things - that's what keeps me going when I'm writing a story. Ann Beattie agreeaspecthumorous share on social
Quite often my narrator or protagonist may be a man, but I'm not sure he's the more interesting character, or if the more complex character isn't the woman. Ann Beattie charactercomplexinterest Change image and share on social
If you could have a book called My Favorite Six Stories, I don't think I'd have trouble doing that. Ann Beattie bookcallfavorite Change image and share on social
A wise woman recognizes when her life is out of balance and summons the courage to act to correct it, she knows the meaning of true generosity, happiness is the reward for a life lived in harmony, with a courage and grace. Suze Orman actbalancecorrect share on social
I didn't learn to read until I was almost 14 years old. Reading out loud for me was a nightmare because I would mispronounce words or reconstruct things that weren't even there. That's when one of my teachers discovered I had a learning disability called dyslexia. Once I got help, I read very well! Patricia Polacco calldisabilitydiscover share on social