I always loved to read, and I wanted to be part of the project of literature. My physical longevity is due to luck, and my literary longevity is due to my physical longevity. Edith Pearlman dueliteraryliterature 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
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
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 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
