I haven't taught since 2004, but I taught high school English for seven years, primarily at a place called Haddonfield Memorial, which is in a very well-to-do-community in Southern New Jersey. Matthew Quick callcommunityenglish Change image and share on social
The important thing for me as an artist is to keep going back to the page and doing what I do. Matthew Quick artistbackimportant Change image and share on social
I write about people who are usually damaged or neglected by society finding each other and forming relationships that are quite extraordinary and in some cases life-saving. I've had a few of those relationships, which I value highly. Matthew Quick casedamageextraordinary share on social
I'm an incredibly emotional person, but I always feel bad about that. The work is therapy... I need to emote wildly while I write. I weep. I'll laugh, get excited, and get up and pace. I try to take the emotional journey with the characters. Matthew Quick badcharacteremote share on social
The problem with the stigma around mental health is really about the stories that we tell ourselves as a society. What is normal? That's just a story that we tell ourselves. Matthew Quick healthmentalnormal Change image and share on social
The mental health conversation is very important to me. I have friends that struggle with various mental illnesses. I've struggled with depression and anxiety. I'm very interested in how we deal with that. Matthew Quick anxietyconversationdeal share on social
