It was an incredible resource. I'd sit with a big stack of bound New Yorkers in the library and read through, especially the 'Talk of the Town' sections. Michael Chabon bigbindincredible Change image and share on social
I have a deadline. I'm glad. I think that will help me get it done. Michael Chabon deadlineglad Change image and share on social
I grew up in Columbia, Maryland, a planned community built during the sixties. During the early years, it was very integrated. I grew up being taught by black teachers with black principals and vice principals and, you know, a lot of black friends. We played in mixed groups, and I kind of thought that was how it was. Michael Chabon blackbuildcolumbia share on social
I abandoned my second novel completely. Writing 'Kavalier & Clay,' I had several moments of utter collapse. Same with 'The Yiddish Policemen's Union.' Michael Chabon abandonclaycollapse Change image and share on social
That was all very nice of them. They didn't have to do anything because I wasn't officially involved at all. Michael Chabon involveniceofficially Change image and share on social
So it was scary, but that's how it goes. To my great delight, I discovered that it did all belong. Michael Chabon belongdelightdiscover Change image and share on social
People keep saying, 'Oh, you're getting all these great reviews, that must make you really happy.' I guess it does, but mostly it's just a relief. Michael Chabon greatguesshappy Change image and share on social
I found one remaining box of comics which I had saved. When I opened it up and that smell came pouring out, that old paper smell, I was struck by a rush of memories, a sense of my childhood self that seemed to be contained in there. Michael Chabon boxchildhoodcomic share on social
Comic books were just the means for me to tell the story. Michael Chabon bookcomicmean Change image and share on social
As soon as I read that, it clicked: that's my theater of war. It was exciting to think that I could write about World War Two from a totally new place. Michael Chabon clickexcitplace Change image and share on social