Like all writers, I draw from life as I know it; but it's a refracted kind of reality, and none of it is factually true. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes draw factually kind
I've always felt that writing can be learned but not really taught. The best thing somebody can do for you is to put the right book in your hands at the right time. I grew up in a family where the right book was always being put in my hands. Jennifer Haigh bookfamilyfelt share on social
'Baker Towers' is the book I've always known I would write, but it wasn't an easy book to do. Jennifer Haigh bakerbookeasy Change image and share on social
I was raised in a Catholic family, spent twelve years in parochial schools, and had extremely fond memories of my interactions with Catholic clergy. Jennifer Haigh catholicclergyextremely Change image and share on social
The idea that education will lead to a lessening of bigotry is just factually incorrect. Reza Aslan bigotryeducationfactually Change image and share on social
There are clearly many good politicians who are guided by religious belief, so the mix can work. But there's a line to be drawn. It would be hugely dangerous for a country's laws to be set by the scriptures, and particularly those of the expansionist religions. Zac Goldsmith beliefcountrydangerous share on social
When I have a creative insight, there is a high. I think back in the day, I made music as much as I did because it made me feel so good. I think you could argue that there is a creative addiction - but, you know, the healthy kind. Lauryn Hill addictionargueback share on social