I'd always been a big reader, and I loved books, and I always thought writing would be a great way to get by in the world. Donald Ray Pollock bigbookgreat Change image and share on social
When I was growing up, I just wanted to be somewhere else. I didn't like living in Knockemstiff, and I figured when I got older, I'd move off to some big city. Donald Ray Pollock bigcityfigure Change image and share on social
I am very indebted to southern writers and not just Flannery O'Connor. Also Harry Crews, Larry Brown, Tennessee Williams, Barry Hannah and William Gay. Donald Ray Pollock barrybrownconnor Change image and share on social
When I turned fifty, I decided to quit the mill and go to graduate school. Donald Ray Pollock decidefiftygraduate Change image and share on social
I'm probably the least cerebral guy you're ever going to meet as a writer. Donald Ray Pollock cerebralguymeet Change image and share on social
I was 35 when I started taking classes at Ohio University. After I got my degree, I kept working at the mill. When I was 45, I decided I was going to try to learn how to write short stories. Donald Ray Pollock classdecidedegree Change image and share on social
I'm not really a good reader. What I mean is, I think I'm not one of those people who can read a story and analyze it just like that. Donald Ray Pollock analyzegoodpeople Change image and share on social
I would like to write a book that wasn't so violent and weird, but I just don't think I can do that with my talent. I don't think it would come off. Donald Ray Pollock booktalentviolent Change image and share on social
When I was growing up, I always wanted to be somebody else and live somewhere else. I've always felt a little uncomfortable around people. Donald Ray Pollock feltgrowhave Change image and share on social
Four hundred or so people lived in Knockemstiff in 1957, nearly all of them connected by blood through one godforsaken calamity or another, be it lust or necessity or just plain ignorance. Donald Ray Pollock bloodcalamityconnect Change image and share on social