I've always thought a hotel ought to offer optional small animals. I mean a cat to sleep on your bed at night, or a dog of some kind to act pleased when you come in. You ever notice how a hotel room feels so lifeless? Anne Tyler actanimalbed share on social
I think it must be very hard to be one of the new young writers who are urged to put themselves forward when it may be the last thing on earth they'd be good at. Anne Tyler earthforwardgood Change image and share on social
In real life I avoid all parties altogether, but on paper I can mingle with the best of them. Anne Tyler altogetheravoidlife Change image and share on social
At most I'll spend three or four hours daily, sometimes less. Anne Tyler dailyhourspend Change image and share on social
The one ironclad rule is that I have to try. I have to walk into my writing room and pick up my pen every weekday morning. Anne Tyler ironcladmorningpen Change image and share on social
I never think about the actual process of writing. I suppose I have a superstition about examining it too closely. Anne Tyler actualcloselyexamine Change image and share on social
And I am interested in the fact that class is very much a factor in America, even though it's not supposed to be. Anne Tyler americaclassfact Change image and share on social
I remember leaving the hospital - thinking, 'Wait, are they going to let me just walk off with him? I don't know beans about babies! I don't have a license to do this.' We're just amateurs. Anne Tyler amateurbabybean Change image and share on social
Ever consider what pets must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul - chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we're the greatest hunters on earth! Anne Tyler amazebackchicken Change image and share on social
