I'm interested in what happens to people when they get into that publicity machine. We tend to think things have changed, but there's still a deep sexism underlying the way women are treated publicly. Erica Jong changedeepinterest Change image and share on social
When I met my husband, I refused to invite him home for Passover because I was embarrassed my mother might serve all the catered dishes in the wrong order. Erica Jong caterdishembarrass Change image and share on social
I have accepted fear as a part of life - specifically the fear of change... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back. Erica Jong acceptaheadback Change image and share on social
I have a very sensitive nose. I identify with dogs. I understand the world through my nose. Erica Jong dogidentifynose Change image and share on social
Anybody who instantly goes from being a poet and a graduate student to being a public figure has to be in a state of shock. First people want to praise you, and then they want to attack you. No one can prepare you for it. Erica Jong attackfiguregraduate 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 think professionalism is important, and professionalism means you get paid. Erica Jong importantmeanpay Change image and share on social
I believe that women should live for love, for motherhood and for intellect, and I believe we shouldn't have to choose. And I believe that's always been difficult for women, to express themselves intellectually, maternally, and passionately. Erica Jong choosedifficultexpress share on social
He who can take advice is sometimes superior to him who can give it. Erica Jong advicegivesuperior Change image and share on social
I guess the thing that I'm most proud of is that I kept on writing poetry. I understand that poetry is sort of the source of everything I do. It's the source of my creativity. Erica Jong creativityguesspoetry Change image and share on social
