In a strange way, I expected Russia to become more like America since the Soviet Union collapsed, but the reverse is true. America has become more like Russia: a kleptocratic society. Gary Shteyngart americacollapseexpect Change image and share on social
I always think that good writers should be growing up on the brink of death - it really lets them see mortality very clearly. Gary Shteyngart brinkdeathgood Change image and share on social
I was very, very sick when I was growing up in Russia. The ambulance constantly came to our house. I had horrible asthma that is easily treated in America, but they didn't even have inhalers back in Russia. Gary Shteyngart ambulanceamericaasthma share on social
I have a love/hate relationship with just about everything, but certainly with America. Gary Shteyngart americahatelove Change image and share on social
I think what will happen is that fiction will become more like poetry. As in, the only people who read it will write it. Gary Shteyngart fictionhappenpeople Change image and share on social
Without humor, I cannot go on and I doubt many of my readers would go on either. Humor is so important. I am here to have fun here with my work. Gary Shteyngart doubtfunhumor Change image and share on social
Communications devices were always used to effect change, to effect revolution. Telephone, telegraph - these all seemed like very big enhancements at the time. Gary Shteyngart bigchangecommunication Change image and share on social
That's what I always liked about science fiction - you can make the world end. Humour is my multiple warhead delivery system. Gary Shteyngart deliveryendfiction Change image and share on social
I took an acting class with Louise Lasser, Woody Allen's first wife and co-star in many movies. I've done some other indie films, if you look on the YouTube. I love acting - it's great. Gary Shteyngart actallenclass Change image and share on social
I love Paul Giamatti - God, that man is like a walking Chekhov. His connection to humanity is unbelievable, and those feelings of low self-esteem - the way that all comes together on the screen? Delicious. Gary Shteyngart chekhovconnectiondelicious share on social
