It's often been said that I'm an extremely depressing, cynical writer. I've never known what to make of that. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes cynical depress extremely
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
It is time to let America be America again. To return freedom to the people. To stand on our founding principles and reject the cynical politics of the Nanny State. Rick Perry americacynicalfound Change image and share on social
I had siblings from South Asia, from East Asia, from depressed communities around America, and you know, we'd have long conversations. Ronan Farrow americaasiacommunity Change image and share on social
I think the main thing I remembered throughout all of filming it was just that she just was extremely self-destructive. I think everybody can relate to that a little bit. She doesn't like herself. Shannyn Sossamon bitedestructiveextremely Change image and share on social