I work at night, starting at around 10 o'clock and working until 2 or 3 in the morning. I do that usually five days a week. In Berkeley, I have an office behind our house that I share with my wife, who works more in the daytime. Michael Chabon berkeleyclockday 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
The things I keep going back to, rereading, maybe they say more about me as a reader than about the books. Love in the Time of Cholera, Pale Fire. Michael Chabon backbookcholera Change image and share on social
Nothing ever comes out the way I hope it will. That first vision, that initial vision you have of a book, what it's going to be like when it's done, it begins to go wrong the second you start to write. Michael Chabon beginbookhope share on social
Louis Pasteur said, 'Chance favors the prepared mind.' If you're really engaged in the writing, you'll work yourself out of whatever jam you find yourself in. Michael Chabon chanceengagefavor 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 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 love Richard Yates, his work, and the novel, Revolutionary Road. It's a devastating novel. Michael Chabon devastateloverevolutionary Change image and share on social
Joe is the hero and Sammy is the sidekick. That's how I feel about it. Michael Chabon feelherojoe Change image and share on social
The First Amendment has the same role in my life as a citizen and a writer as the sun has in our ecosystem. Michael Chabon amendmentcitizenecosystem Change image and share on social