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
At a Boston signing, someone from the audience asked why I was so obsessed with furniture in my books. The question rattled around in my head. I had no idea that I was obsessed with furniture. Jonathan Carroll askaudiencebook Change image and 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
People who truly love us can be divided into two categories: those who understand us, and those who forgive us our worst sins. Rarely do you find someone capable of both. Jonathan Carroll badcapablecategory Change image and share on social
If I don't feel like writing today or for a few days, I don't. And I don't think about it. It is not an obligation-it is the greatest privilege. Jonathan Carroll dayfeelgreat Change image and share on social
May this house stand until an ant drinks the ocean and a tortoise circles the world. Jonathan Carroll antcircledrink Change image and share on social
People are always waiting to be discovered. Jonathan Carroll discoverpeoplewait Change image and share on social
One of the saddest realities is that we never know when our lives are at their peak. Only after it is over and we have some kind of perspective do we realize how good we had it a day, a month, five years ago. Jonathan Carroll agodaygood share on social
Both young children and old people have a lot of time on their hands. That's probably why they get along so well. Jonathan Carroll childhandlot Change image and 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
