The trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more. Erica Jong risktrouble Change image and share on social
At certain historic moments, grandparents took on childrearing responsibilities. In many cultures, they still do. Chinese grandparents who are able to retire at 55 are seen all over Beijing bouncing grandbabies. In the United States, we can't afford to retire at 55. Erica Jong affordbeijingbounce share on social
I've never been able to control my public image. Erica Jong controlhaveimage Change image and share on social
When I was a ten-year old bookworm and used to kiss the dust jacket pictures of authors as if they were icons, it used to amaze me that these remote people could provoke me to love. Erica Jong amazeauthorbookworm Change image and share on social
In a bad marriage, friends are the invisible glue. If we have enough friends, we may go on for years, intending to leave, talking about leaving - instead of actually getting up and leaving. Erica Jong badfriendglue Change image and share on social
Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads. Erica Jong couragedarkfollow Change image and share on social
I never became a writer for the money. I am a poet first. Even getting published is a miracle for poets. Erica Jong miraclemoneypoet Change image and share on social
Every country gets the circus it deserves. Spain gets bullfights. Italy the Church. America Hollywood. Erica Jong americabullfightchurch Change image and share on social
Women tend to be preservers of the social structure, of marriage. They don't want to upset their husbands or their significant others. They don't want to hurt people. Erica Jong hurthusbandmarriage Change image and share on social
I write lustily and humorously. It isn't calculated; it's the way I think. I've invented a writing style that expresses who I am. Erica Jong calculateexpresshave Change image and share on social
