Any writer my age almost can't get away from being influenced by Kurt Vonnegut, partially because of his simple, clear way of stating things. To read Vonnegut is to learn how to use economy words. Chris Crutcher agecleareconomy Change image and share on social
In 2004, one of my books, 'Whale Talk,' was chosen as an all-school read in Fowlerville, Michigan, a rural town not far from Detroit. They had done what I thought was a brilliant and innovative thing: decided to teach the book in every discipline, sophomores through seniors. Chris Crutcher bookbrilliantchoose share on social
It seems to me if you don't know anything about child development you shouldn't intimate in your 'reporting' that you do. Chris Crutcher childdevelopmentintimate Change image and share on social
I think the value in books like mine, and a great number by other talented writers, is in the ability to bring dark subjects into the open where they are not so dark, where they can be talked about and considered by teens and adults alike. Chris Crutcher abilityadultalike share on social
The frustration for a parent is that you might be available all the time, but the kid may approach you only about 10% of the time. Chris Crutcher approachfrustrationkid Change image and share on social
A sport has its own built-in integrity - doesn't need an artificial one. Chris Crutcher artificialbuildintegrity Change image and share on social
'Deadline' is the story of a young man forced to discover who he is, and what's important in life, during the short span of his senior year in high school. Chris Crutcher deadlinediscoverforce Change image and share on social
You have to be careful not to use anything too colloquial or you date the book. Chris Crutcher bookcarefulcolloquial Change image and share on social
I was pretty anti-academic, and I wasn't much of a student. I had a really short attention span and did not get a lot out of high school academically. I think college was a little the same way. Chris Crutcher academicacademicallyanti Change image and share on social
When I turned 50, I realized I was now going to start counting backwards in terms of the years I had left. Then I turned 60, and I just stopped counting. I don't have a fear of death, but I have an awareness that there's a time limit. Chris Crutcher awarenessbackwardscount share on social
