I started out in the journalism program, but I got kicked out. I wasn't very good at it. It wasn't where I wanted to be ultimately. Lynn Coady goodjournalismkick Change image and share on social
I avoid writing about sex out of a certainty that no matter how grown up and matter-of-fact I might try to be, there is a snickering yet nun-terrorized 12-year-old-boy inside me who would at some point be certain to grab the reins in his hairy palms. Lynn Coady avoidboycertainty share on social
When a man tells a woman there is no chance of a formal, committed, long-term relationship, the only self-respecting response is to take him at his word and move on. Lynn Coady chancecommitformal Change image and share on social
The process of writing a story isn't about fair. It's about getting to the heart of your story, getting to the truth of it. It transcends ideals of fair and unfair, right and wrong. Lynn Coady fairheartideal Change image and share on social
I think, as writers, our first responsibility is to writing an honest story. Tell the story you want to tell, without pulling your punches. Lynn Coady honestpullpunch Change image and share on social
When writing sex scenes, there is often no pleasing anyone, except perhaps the writer herself. Lynn Coady pleasescenesex Change image and share on social
To buy dinner transmits that you feel time spent in your date's company has been a pleasure and a privilege. Lynn Coady buycompanydate Change image and share on social
Filtering can be a very good thing when it comes to human relationships and familial harmony. Yeah, filtering is often an absolute necessity. Lynn Coady absolutefamilialfilter Change image and share on social
I'm no atheist - I'm lazy. I really do like hassle-free Sunday mornings. I have a problem with organized religion, so I've simply opted out. Live and let live, I figure. Lynn Coady atheistfigurefree Change image and share on social
Here it is, 2011, and I feel zero shame when I tell you I would like to marry my smartphone. It is a handful of pure delight. Lynn Coady delightfeelhandful Change image and share on social
