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
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
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
Women are always complaining about men's fascination with breasts. But what if men were absolutely indifferent to breasts? What would women do then with these things that serve one function once or twice in a lifetime, and the rest of the time are just in the way? Jonathan Carroll absolutelybreastcomplain 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
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 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
People are always waiting to be discovered. Jonathan Carroll discoverpeoplewait Change image and 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
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
