The most interesting things that happen in my books are usually the things that arise spontaneously, the things that surprise me. Jay McInerney arisebookhappen Change image and share on social
Anybody who becomes a movie star becomes successful at projecting a certain image to the public. Jay McInerney imagemovieproject Change image and 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
My former wife is a very eccentric woman, which is why I still love her. Jay McInerney eccentriclovewife Change image and share on social
If being a spokesman for a generation is a fleeting occupation, being a symbol of an era is downright dangerous for anyone who has the bad luck to outlive it. Jay McInerney baddangerousdownright Change image and share on social
I remain a fan of my friend Bret Easton Ellis's 'American Psycho.' I think as a book about New York in the '80s it was pretty excellent. Jay McInerney 80samericanbook Change image and share on social
Add anchovies to almost anything, in moderation, and it will taste better. Jay McInerney addanchovymoderation Change image and share on social
Most of the people I write about have been ambitious outlanders who have been attracted to New York from other parts of the world. Jay McInerney ambitiousattractoutlander Change image and share on social