While I was busy hating Vegas, and hiding from Vegas, a funny thing happened. I grew to love Vegas. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes busy funny grow
I've been trying to write a book since before I was old enough to vote, and I've collected many rejection slips from publishers and magazines. I used to keep them all stuck to my refrigerator, with magnets, but an ex-girlfriend told me they were depressing, and defeatist, and suggested I take them down. A very wise suggestion on her part. J. R. Moehringer bookcollectdefeatist share on social
I'm a big fan of the poet Mary Jo Salter, and although she doesn't need to be discovered at all - she's widely admired and anthologized and extremely accomplished - I wish she were a household name. J. R. Moehringer accomplishadmireanthologize Change image and share on social
Tacked above my desk are photos of artists I admire - Hopper, Sargent, Twain - and postcards from beloved bookstores where I've spent all my time and money - Tattered Cover, Elliot Bay, Harvard Bookstore. J. R. Moehringer admireartistbay share on social
I do think my old fella wasn't much of a... I don't remember him ever being a 'dad' dad. He was too busy working. It was a hard life, man. Noel Gallagher busydadfella Change image and share on social
You make your first album, you make some money, and you feel like you still have to show face, like 'I still go to the projects.' I'm like, why? Your job is to inspire people from your neighborhood to get out. You grew up there. What makes you think it's so cool? Jay-Z albumcoolface share on social
I think Chelsea Handler is the funniest woman. David Alan Grier chelseafunnyhandler Change image and share on social