I found out that people are incredibly compassionate and kind. It really changed my view of the world. Jeannette Walls changecompassionatefind Change image and share on social
I listen to music mostly in the evening. I've come to love what is called world music, like the Zimbabwean Oliver Mtukudzi and the Colombian singer Marta Gomez. I also love the Irish folk singer Mary Black. Other favorites include Chet Baker, Eva Cassidy, and Billie Holiday. Jeannette Walls bakerbillieblack share on social
I always wanted to be a serious journalist. Jeannette Walls journalistwant Change image and share on social
I believe that everyone has some huge talent in them; the really lucky ones discover what it is. Jeannette Walls discoverhugelucky Change image and share on social
My advice to anyone is to figure out what you're good at - what it is that you love doing the most in life - and figure out a way to make a living from it. Jeannette Walls advicefiguregood Change image and share on social
I find books that have a moral and spiritual center, that speak to what is really important and lasting, hugely appealing. Jeannette Walls appealbookcenter Change image and share on social
One of the most challenging aspects of writing a memoir is finding your own voice, and you should be very careful about being influenced by someone else's voice. Jeannette Walls aspectcarefulchallenge Change image and share on social
When I got a little older, I started writing for the high school newspaper, 'The Maroon Wave,' and that's when I fell in love with journalism. Jeannette Walls fallhighjournalism Change image and share on social
I'm a big believer in luck - the harder you work, the luckier you become. Jeannette Walls believerbighard Change image and share on social
