I love 'E.R.' and I'm not ashamed to admit it. It makes me know I did not waste my life after all by not becoming a medical doctor. Ellen Gilchrist admitashameddoctor Change image and share on social
I can't conceive of nursing babies and taking care of children and writing, too. I know there are writers that do that, but I'm too single-minded. I can't stand to be interrupted, whether I'm writing a story or dressing a child. Ellen Gilchrist babycarechild share on social
I love Fayetteville. I like hills and vistas and hardworking people and fighting snow in winter and chiggers in the summer. Ellen Gilchrist chiggerfayettevillefight Change image and share on social
I never thought it was unusual to write, and I've been writing or pretending to write since before I even started school. Ellen Gilchrist havepretendschool Change image and share on social
I love New York, but I wish they wouldn't put clothes on their dogs. Ellen Gilchrist clothedoglove Change image and share on social
Having your work honored nationally is a great morale booster. Ellen Gilchrist boostergreathonore Change image and share on social
The Mississippi coast is not like south Florida, but it always seems warm enough for sandals and short-sleeved shirts, except for now and then. Ellen Gilchrist coastfloridamississippi Change image and share on social
My childhood is in my brother's house, and I like to visit there and be reminded. Ellen Gilchrist brotherchildhoodhouse Change image and share on social
I have lived most of my life in small towns, and I'm in the habit of knowing and talking to everyone. Ellen Gilchrist habitknowlife Change image and share on social
Ever since I was a child, I've kept boxes and drawers and pages of things that I liked. I suppose that it constitutes a journal of sorts, but it's not in a ledger or a notebook. Ellen Gilchrist boxchildconstitute Change image and share on social
