The definition of gumbo is almost as slippery as that of Creole. Just as gumbo can contain pretty much any kind of meat or seafood, Creole is a vague and inclusive term for native New Orleanians, who may be black or white, depending on whom you're asking. Jay McInerney blackcreoledefinition share on social
Sometimes I think everything I touch turns into a Page Six item. Jay McInerney itempagetouch Change image and share on social
Publishers send me a lot of first novels because my first novel was the defining novel of my career, and I guess a lot of people want my benediction or something. Jay McInerney benedictioncareerdefine Change image and share on social
I always hope people will like me, and I'm always afraid they will think I'm a fraud. I try harder than perhaps I should to make people like me, then it backfires. They think I'm a buffoon. Jay McInerney afraidbackfirebuffoon Change image and share on social
I don't think I've left a trail of weeping women in my wake. I mean, the number of serious relationships I've had has not been into double digits. Jay McInerney digitdoublehave Change image and share on social
I certainly think that the publishing houses have to learn more about this informal network of literary blogging and get over the idea that sending an author on a book tour - to Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles - is a successful model anymore. Jay McInerney angelesanymoreauthor share on social
I've been interested in writing and storytelling since I learned to read, but it wasn't until I read Dylan Thomas, when I was 14, that I became interested in language itself, and saw it as more than a transparent medium for a story. Jay McInerney dylanhaveinterest share on social
I like the fact that I'm living in the world rather than in a university. Jay McInerney factliveuniversity Change image and share on social
Yeah, 'Gossip Girl' is a good show. It's a real New York show, like 'Sex and the City.' Jay McInerney citygirlgood Change image and share on social
