In the late 1950s, self-esteem hadn't yet been invented. High schools saw their sole mission as preparing students thoroughly for academic work. Edith Pearlman 1950sacademicesteem Change image and share on social
There's no rule I want to break or ever wanted to break - I find the conventional life gratifying - as long as I can sit at my typewriter, alone, for half a day. Edith Pearlman breakconventionalday Change image and share on social
I have a skepticism toward romance. I believe that decency and companionship are, in the long run, more important in life. Edith Pearlman companionshipdecencyimportant Change image and share on social
All the stories I write come from someone I've met or some anecdote I've heard. Edith Pearlman anecdotehavehear Change image and share on social
I wrote in the cellar for a number of years. I needed a private space, and it had a furnace, so it was always warm. Edith Pearlman cellarfurnaceneed Change image and share on social
I think the computer is a hindrance to good writing because it is so tempting to leave what you've written. If you use a typewriter, you must retype if you make a mistake, and thus, you must re-examine every word. Edith Pearlman computerexaminegood share on social
