I have no problem with animals, I just like people more. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes animal people problem
There's nothing particularly wrong with being more pessimistic than optimistic. Optimism is broad-based, non-detail-oriented thinking; pessimism is detail-oriented thinking. David Rakoff basebroaddetail Change image and share on social
The rigors of creativity - the self-doubt, the revising, the solitude - do require a kind of self-consumption. It comes at a cost; a cost that isn't for everyone. David Rakoff consumptioncostcreativity Change image and share on social
I had a beautiful childhood and a lovely childhood. I just didn't like being a child. I didn't like the rank injustice of not being listened to. I didn't like the lack of autonomy. David Rakoff autonomybeautifulchild Change image and share on social
I have no neighbours other than animals and Joshua Trees. Captain Beefheart animaljoshuaneighbour Change image and share on social
After decades spent in rewrite rooms surrounded by other shouting writers, I discovered that I work best alone. I like being in charge of my time, working out the problems according to my own rhythms and being able to nap. That's a big one, the napping on demand! Maria Semple bigchargedecade share on social
