In the Netherlands I read the first chapter of Exquisite Corpse to an audience that laughed in all the places I thought were funny - an experience I've never had in America! Poppy Z. Brite americaaudiencechapter Change image and share on social
I think film had a terrible effect on horror fiction particularly in the 80s, with certain writers turning out stuff as slick and cliched as Hollywood movies. Poppy Z. Brite 80sclicheffect 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
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've tried to avoid labels, but they always find you. Poppy Z. Brite avoidfindhave Change image and share on social
My childhood may have been more demented than most, because I learned to read very early and was allowed to read whatever I wanted. Poppy Z. Brite allowchildhooddemented Change image and share on social
Mostly I enjoy the restaurants (my husband is a chef), though I wish we had a wider diversity of ethnic food. Poppy Z. Brite chefdiversityenjoy Change image and share on social
I've certainly learned a great deal from my husband, though, and could never have written a book like Liquor without him and the people he introduces me to and the stories he brings home. Poppy Z. Brite bookbringdeal Change image and share on social
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
I don't like to talk about work in progress, but the novel I'm working on now is definitely not horror. Poppy Z. Brite horrorprogresstalk Change image and share on social
