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I consciously try to end my novels at a point where I won't have to wonder about my characters ever again. Anne Tyler characterconsciouslyend Change image and share on social
But what I hope for from a book - either one that I write or one that I read - is transparency. I want the story to shine through. I don't want to think of the writer. Anne Tyler bookhoperead Change image and share on social
My decision to start a new one is just that, a decision, since I never get inspirations. Anne Tyler decisioninspirationstart Change image and share on social
I do read a lot, and I think in recent years the ratio between the amount of non-fiction and fiction has tipped quite considerably. I did read fiction as a teenager as well, mostly because I was forced to read fiction, of course, to go through high school. Daniel Tammet amountconsiderablyfiction share on social
I wanted to be a teacher, but I was a lousy student, one of the slowest readers. It was a tremendous struggle. But I'm lucky I had some teachers who saw something in me. Ann Bancroft lousyluckyreader Change image and share on social
I play purely from the heart, y'know, and so if it doesn't work the first couple of hours, forget it. Jeff Beck coupleforgetheart Change image and share on social
