I was a philosophy major as an undergraduate, and I'm just an arrogant little thing. It's hard for me to admit that I can't understand something, let alone not be in charge of it. Mary Karr admitarrogantcharge Change image and share on social
I think we fall in love and become adults and become citizens in a way by writing stories about ourselves. Mary Karr adultcitizenfall Change image and share on social
Writing about prayer to a secular audience is tap-dancing on the radio. I want to say, 'Gee whiz, isn't this great,' and have everyone's head cocked like the RCA dog. Mary Karr audiencecockdance Change image and share on social
The failures of other genres to provide an emotional connection with some of their characters and narratives gives memoir a toehold. Mary Karr characterconnectionemotional Change image and share on social
There are all kinds of things God wants me to do that I'm very obstreperous about. Mary Karr godkindobstreperous Change image and share on social
I'm doomed to act like myself, even when it's inconvenient! Mary Karr actdoominconvenient Change image and share on social
I have a completely addictive personality. Diet Coke is my last - God, I know people counting days off Diet Coke; I'm such a Diet Cokehead. Now I won't let myself buy it. Mary Karr addictivebuycoke Change image and share on social
Every poem probably has sixty drafts behind it. Mary Karr draftpoemsixty Change image and share on social
Having a great dad probably permitted me to pal around with guys in a way that some women don't. Mary Karr dadgreatguy Change image and share on social
It's completely through prayer that I came to believe in God. I just sensed a presence south of my neck. Mary Karr completelygodneck Change image and share on social
