The need to write comes from the need to make sense of one's life and discover one's usefulness. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes discover life make
When I remember my family, I always remember their backs. They were always indignantly leaving places. John Cheever backfamilyindignantly Change image and share on social
Good writers are often excellent at a hundred other things, but writing promises a greater latitude for the ego. John Cheever egoexcellentgood Change image and share on social
That's the way I remember them, heading for an exit. John Cheever exitheadremember Change image and share on social
If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life. Penny Marshall findgoodjoy Change image and share on social
I've always been very determined, ever since I was a little girl, to make my way. Scarlett Johansson determinegirlhave Change image and share on social
After decades spent in rewrite rooms surrounded by other shouting writers, I discovered that I work best alone. I like being in charge of my time, working out the problems according to my own rhythms and being able to nap. That's a big one, the napping on demand! Maria Semple bigchargedecade share on social