The apparent ease of California life is an illusion, and those who believe the illusion real live here in only the most temporary way. Joan Didion apparentcaliforniaease Change image and share on social
Novels are like paintings, specifically watercolors. Every stroke you put down you have to go with. Of course you can rewrite, but the original strokes are still there in the texture of the thing. Joan Didion noveloriginalpainting Change image and share on social
We tell ourselves stories in order to live. Joan Didion liveorderstory Change image and share on social
I no longer want reminders of what was, what got broken, what got lost, what got wasted. Joan Didion breaklonglose Change image and share on social
Life changes fast. Life changes in the instant. You sit down to dinner and life as you know it ends. Joan Didion dinnerendfast Change image and share on social
I never think people are too careful with me. Joan Didion carefulpeople Change image and share on social
Self-respect is a question of recognizing that anything worth having has a price. Joan Didion pricequestionrecognize Change image and share on social
Once in a while, when I first started to write pieces, I would try to write to a reader other than myself. I always failed. I would freeze up. Joan Didion failfreezepiece Change image and share on social
Of course, you always think about how it will be read. I always aim for a reading in one sitting. Joan Didion aimreadsit Change image and share on social
