I think the art world heightens the intensity of desires for inclusion, and the humiliations of exclusion, which is why it's a great place to circulate when you are in the lucky position, as I am, of not wanting or needing anything from anyone. Rachel Kushner artcirculatedesire share on social
Writing is a way of living. It doesn't quite matter that there are too many books for the number of readers in the world to read them. It's a way of being alive for the writer. Rachel Kushner alivebooklive Change image and share on social
I have enormous respect for people who are gifted mechanics. Rachel Kushner enormousgiftmechanic Change image and share on social
I know what it's like to go very fast on motorcycles. Those moments, they stay with you. Rachel Kushner fastmomentmotorcycle Change image and share on social
Art is something special because it can come up with a way of approaching the truth that is a little to the side. Rachel Kushner approachartside Change image and share on social
One is sometimes meant to reassure the reader that she's qualified to write about a certain topic. Rachel Kushner meanqualifyreader Change image and share on social
I have never liked the 'Been there done that' thing... You hear that all the time from people, and I think it's just based on pure insecurity... Each person is going to have their own unique take on something. Rachel Kushner basehearinsecurity share on social
I'm a kind person; I don't have a really nihilist streak in me, but I respond to that kind of humour. Rachel Kushner humourkindnihilist Change image and share on social
