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
Architecture is undistinguished, sometimes derelict, but occasionally, as in 'Post and Beam,' there is something arresting in a setting... the building behind the Cathedral. Edith Pearlman architecturearrestbeam 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
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
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
