If you are a young writer today, it's very hard. Doris Lessing hardtodaywriter Change image and share on social
It is very enjoyable, writing a story. You get this idea. It takes hold of you. And then you spend day and night thinking about how to do it. And then you do it. And much later, you think, 'Oh, yes. That's an interesting question.' Doris Lessing dayenjoyablehold share on social
God knows why nobody ever learns from the preceding generation - but they don't. Doris Lessing generationgodlearn Change image and share on social
What is a hero without love for mankind. Doris Lessing herolovemankind Change image and share on social
Time and distance from the first and second world wars doesn't seem to lessen their horrors. Doris Lessing distancehorrorlessen Change image and share on social
I don't write well when I'm sitting there sweating about every single phrase. Doris Lessing phrasesinglesit Change image and share on social
It's lovely to have money to give away - that's the bonus of winning the Nobel. Doris Lessing bonusgivelovely Change image and share on social
I thought that would go without saying, that if a mother gives up her children, it's very painful. Doris Lessing childmotherpainful Change image and share on social
It's amazing what you find out about yourself when you write in the first person about someone very different from you. Doris Lessing amazefindperson Change image and share on social
