I lost my second marriage because of drinking, and I loved the woman very much. But I thought I needed booze to write. I'm glad I was disabused. Barry Hannah boozedisabusedrink Change image and share on social
My best stories come out of nowhere, with no concern for form at all. Barry Hannah concernformstory Change image and share on social
I grew up when people seemed actually to be hurting themselves for their art. Of course, some of it was phony. Barry Hannah artgrowhurt Change image and share on social
I found out about reviews early on. They're mostly written by sad men on bad afternoons. That's probably why I'm less angry than some writers, who are so narcissistic they consider every line of every review, even a thoughtful one, as major treason. Barry Hannah afternoonangrybad share on social
Some writers are curiously unmusical. I don't get it. I don't get them. For me, music is essential. I always have music on when I'm doing well. Writing and music are two different mediums, but musical phrases can give you sentences that you didn't think you ever had. Barry Hannah curiouslyessentialgive share on social
My dad read history, about a book a day, but only after he retired as a successful bank and insurance man. Barry Hannah bankbookdad Change image and share on social
When you're not involved, other people's unhappiness seems to be about the funniest damn thing on earth because you think you can solve it, that you are God, that you are above this, and that their unhappiness is just such useless toil and agony. If it's you, it ceases to be a comedy. Barry Hannah agonyceasecomedy share on social
Most novels I come across have all the excitement of a long trip on a bus with a sensitive glee club. Yammer and chat. Barry Hannah buschatclub Change image and share on social
I don't write under the ghost of Faulkner. I live in the same town and find his life and work inspiring, but that's it. I have a motorcycle and tool along the country lanes. I travel at my own speed. Barry Hannah countryfaulknerfind Change image and share on social
