Although I'm not fluent in sign language by a long way, I could have a fairly decent conversation. Paul Theroux conversationdecentfairly Change image and share on social
When I began to make some money, I really wanted to have a home. Paul Theroux beginhomemake Change image and share on social
Travel magazines are just one cupcake after another. They're not about travel. The travel magazine is, in fact, about the opposite of travel. It's about having a nice time on a honeymoon, or whatever. Paul Theroux cupcakefacthoneymoon Change image and share on social
I think I understand passion. Love is something else. Paul Theroux lovepassionunderstand Change image and share on social
Ever since childhood, when I lived within earshot of the Boston and Maine, I have seldom heard a train go by and not wished I was on it. Paul Theroux bostonchildhoodearshot Change image and share on social
Many aspects of the writing life have changed since I published my first book, in the 1960s. It is more corporate, more driven by profits and marketing, and generally less congenial - but my day is the same: get out of bed, procrastinate, sit down at my desk, try to write something. Paul Theroux 1960saspectbed share on social
Maine is a joy in the summer. But the soul of Maine is more apparent in the winter. Paul Theroux apparentjoymaine Change image and share on social
I hate vacations. I hate them. I have no fun on them. I get nothing done. People sit and relax, but I don't want to relax. I want to see something. Paul Theroux funhatepeople Change image and share on social
It's only when you're alone that you realize where you are. You have nothing to fall back on except your own resources. Paul Theroux backfallrealize Change image and share on social
I wouldn't say that I'm a travel novelist, but rather a novelist who travels - and who uses travel as a background for finding stories of places. Paul Theroux backgroundfindnovelist Change image and share on social