At most I'll spend three or four hours daily, sometimes less. Anne Tyler dailyhourspend 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've always enjoyed studying the small clues that indicate a particular class level. Anne Tyler classclueenjoy Change image and share on social
I do write long, long character notes - family background, history, details of appearance - much more than will ever appear in the novel. I think this is what lifts a book from that early calculated, artificial stage. Anne Tyler appearanceartificialbackground share on social
My writing day has grown shorter as I've aged, although it seems to produce the same number of pages. Anne Tyler agedaygrow Change image and share on social
If I waited till I felt like writing, I'd never write at all. Anne Tyler felttillwait Change image and 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
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 expect that any day now, I will have said all I have to say; I'll have used up all my characters, and then I'll be free to get on with my real life. Anne Tyler characterdayexpect Change image and share on social
