For writers and artists, it's always a balancing act between wanting to be the center of attention and wanting to be invisible and watch what's going on. Kate Christensen actartistattention Change image and share on social
In 1990, when I had just arrived in New York City as a wet-behind-the-ears 20-something girl from Arizona, I spent a year or more working as the personal secretary and secret ghostwriter to an American-born countess in her apartment on the Upper East Side. Kate Christensen americanapartmentarizona share on social
On Halloween, kids get to assume, for one night the outward forms of their innermost dread, and they're also allowed to take candy from strangers - the scariest thing of all. Kate Christensen allowassumecandy Change image and share on social
I've always had rock star envy. Unfortunately, writing is a pedestrian, tame occupation done while sitting in coffee-stained pajamas in front of a computer rather than prowling around a huge stage in sweaty leather pants, so I have to get my kicks vicariously. Kate Christensen coffeecomputerenvy share on social
Food is not a means toward resolution. It can't cure heartbreak or solve untenable dilemmas. Kate Christensen curedilemmafood Change image and share on social
It's really hard for me, every day, to confront my writing. It never gets easier over time. Kate Christensen confrontdayeasy Change image and share on social
Nostalgia is a powerful drug. Under its influence, ordinary songs take on dimensions and powers, like emotional superheroes. Kate Christensen dimensiondrugemotional Change image and share on social
If there's a rift in the marriage - if someone feels neglected, frustrated, tempted by others, or unsure - then trouble can easily arise. Kate Christensen ariseeasilyfelt Change image and share on social
It makes you vulnerable to win an award. It's nice to get the attention, but your neck is stuck out. Kate Christensen attentionawardmake Change image and share on social
If you've got cockles, those nickel-size, heart-shaped mollusks, and you want to get fancy, steam them, then toss the meat in finely ground cornmeal. Kate Christensen cocklecornmealfancy Change image and share on social
