The trajectory started when I was on the roof of our house looking out at a swamp when I was 19. I had written for several years, starting at about 15, but that day on the roof I took my vows and acknowledged my calling. Jim Harrison acknowledgecallday share on social
Naturally we would prefer seven epiphanies a day and an earth not so apparently devoid of angels. Jim Harrison angelapparentlyday Change image and share on social
There aren't any real dumb people in my voices. It's always irritated me about Hollywood dialogue - there's so much dialogue that would just bore a Ford mechanic. This is not how people talk. Jim Harrison beardialoguedumb Change image and share on social
I had a concussion I didn't get over for three years. I think that's why I'm goofy. Jim Harrison concussiongoofyyear Change image and share on social
The only advice I can give to aspiring writers is don't do it unless you're willing to give your whole life to it. Red wine and garlic also helps. Jim Harrison adviceaspiregarlic Change image and share on social
If all I did was answer the correspondence I get, that would be my job. Jim Harrison answercorrespondencejob Change image and share on social
I became aesthetically obsessed with language. And 'literary artist' - poet and novelist - is a calling. You are called to it the way preachers are called to preaching the gospel. Jim Harrison aestheticallyartistcall Change image and share on social
I don't know what psychotherapy does. I have been seeing the same person for 26 years now. Jim Harrison personpsychotherapyyear Change image and share on social
My biggest pet peeve is when you go to a fine restaurant, and it's like a mausoleum inside. Good food should be joyful. There should be laughter and chatter, not people sitting there like they're in a funeral-parlor waiting room. Jim Harrison bigchatterfine share on social
