My relationship with my readers is somewhat theatrical. One of the main things I try to do in my work is delight my readers. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes delight main reader
The interesting thing about something in the back of your mind is that it can travel pretty far back in your mind. Mark Leyner backinterestmind Change image and share on social
As far as what I do, my value as a writer is certainly not to try to recapitulate a 19th century form. Certain styles of narrative don't conform to my style of experiencing the world. Mark Leyner 19thcenturyconform Change image and share on social
I think to simply make fun of something isn't particularly interesting. I try to not just do a parody of something or belittle something or disparage something. Mark Leyner belittledisparagefun Change image and share on social
Though builders may build, in the main they follow the plans of architects. Teachers teach, but they must have a text. Politicians govern, but only upon the flow of commentary that raises them up or casts them down. Mark Helprin architectbuildbuilder share on social
I wanted to be a teacher, but I was a lousy student, one of the slowest readers. It was a tremendous struggle. But I'm lucky I had some teachers who saw something in me. Ann Bancroft lousyluckyreader Change image and share on social
You teach your daughters the diameters of the planets and wonder when you are done that they do not delight in your company. Samuel Johnson companydaughterdelight Change image and share on social