We all of us deserve happiness or none of us does. Mary Gordon deservehappiness Change image and share on social
I don't have any great first job tales: I've never worked on a tramp steamer or in a coal mine or anything like that. I think the inspiration for my writing came largely from my father and the joy that life in books represented to me. Mary Gordon bookcoalfather share on social
If the moral good of fiction stems mainly from a habit of mind it inculcates in the reader, styles are neither good nor bad, and to describe some fictional enterprises as false is pointless. Mary Gordon baddescribeenterprise Change image and share on social
In my early life, I was a professional folk singer. I used to sing on the national television and radio in Canada. Nobody knows that - but now I've said it, haven't I? I'm strictly a shower singer at the minute. Mary Gordon canadaearlyfolk share on social
I think coldness is chic among writers, and particularly ironic coldness. What is absolutely not allowable is sadness. People will do anything rather than to acknowledge that they are sad. Mary Gordon absolutelyacknowledgeallowable Change image and share on social
Everything that turned out well for me seems like a fluke. I feel like, at any moment, I could lose everything and be working at Dunkin' Donuts. Mary Gordon donutdunkinfeel Change image and share on social
I believe that if your primary motivation in life is to be moral, you don't become an artist. Mary Gordon artistlifemoral Change image and share on social
One should never be sexually involved with anyone one genuinely cares for. A sexual relationship guarantees a loss. Mary Gordon caregenuinelyguarantee Change image and share on social
My father died when I was seven. I guess I am interested in fatherlessness as a metaphor for vulnerability and unprotectedness. Being on your own in the world in a way you're not quite ready for, ever. Mary Gordon diefatherfatherlessness share on social
My weakness is 'American Idol.' My husband thinks it's ridiculous. But I am so inspired by those young people who are singing their guts out. Mary Gordon americanguthusband Change image and share on social
