My dad told me that no one could ever make it as a writer, that my chances were equivalent to winning the lottery - which was good for me, because I like to have something to prove. Poppy Z. Brite chancedadequivalent Change image and share on social
Celebrities, even insignificant ones like me, are created to be abused by the Great Unwashed. Poppy Z. Brite abusecelebritycreate Change image and share on social
I'd much rather do an obviously commercial writing project than get a day job. Poppy Z. Brite commercialdayjob Change image and share on social
And I can't think of a reason I'd ever use a pseudonym, as I wouldn't want to publish something that I didn't like enough to put my name on it. Poppy Z. Brite pseudonympublishput Change image and share on social
There are people who must spend huge amounts of time composing these online diatribes against me, all about how disgusting and terrible I am and how no one should ever read my books, and it's not enough for them to hate me, they can't stand the fact that ANYONE likes me! Poppy Z. Brite amountbookcompose share on social
I like visiting people's homes on Saint Joseph's Day, when people set up altars, serve food as a tribute to the saint, and invite the public - I enjoy that much more than Mardi Gras. Poppy Z. Brite altardayenjoy Change image and share on social
I certainly don't think I would have been asked to pose for Rage if I wasn't a known writer. Poppy Z. Brite askposerage Change image and share on social
I've tried to avoid labels, but they always find you. Poppy Z. Brite avoidfindhave Change image and share on social
Yeah, I think A Confederacy of Dunces is probably the perfect New Orleans book. Poppy Z. Brite bookconfederacydunce Change image and share on social
I certainly wanted to write a book that was honest about New Orleans without explaining it to death, so much so that the first draft contained references absolutely incomprehensible to anyone who hasn't lived here for several years. Poppy Z. Brite absolutelybookcontain share on social
