I write about what interests me. It's very dangerous when you try to satisfy an audience. Jonathan Carroll audiencedangerousinterest Change image and share on social
When I was in college, I was the editor of the literary magazine and insisted neither the editors nor the writers be specifically identified-only our student numbers appeared on the title page. I love that idea and still do. Jonathan Carroll appearcollegeeditor share on social
There's almost always a point in a book where something happens that triggers the rest of the plot. Jonathan Carroll bookplotpoint Change image and share on social
For an adult, eating alone at McDonald's is admitting a kind of defeat. Jonathan Carroll admitadultdefeat Change image and share on social
It took me less than half a lifetime to realize that regret is one of the few guaranteed certainties. Sooner or later everything is touched by it, despite our naive and senseless hope that just this time we will be spared its cold hand on our heart. Jonathan Carroll certaintycoldguarantee share on social
Most men, no matter how well or badly dressed, carry overstuffed, beat up wallets that should have been replaced years ago. Why is that? Every time I see a guy take out a wallet anywhere, it looks like a piece of old melted chocolate cake-with strings. Jonathan Carroll agobadlybeat share on social
I read less of everything now. With only fond memories of others' work, it will be interesting to give my own journal writing a try now. Jonathan Carroll fondgiveinterest Change image and share on social
The Wilmington, Delaware, television station that bills itself as The Family Minded Station is Channel 69. Jonathan Carroll billchanneldelaware Change image and share on social
People are always waiting to be discovered. Jonathan Carroll discoverpeoplewait Change image and share on social
The Viennese wash everything. Where else in the world does the government hire public servants to wash public telephone booths and the glass over traffic lights? Every time I see someone doing these things, I smile like a child. Jonathan Carroll boothchildglass share on social
