People often ask me how I make things funny. I don't make things funny. Richard Russo funnymakepeople Change image and share on social
Not everyone writes well from a child's point of view. Richard Russo childpointview Change image and share on social
I don't think there's a shortage of material in the world. Or in my head. I just pray for continued good health, because I've got other stories to tell. Richard Russo continuegoodhave Change image and share on social
About 15 years ago I went though a period of a year or so when I just couldn't find anything good. My wife noticed I was having trouble reading menus. I bought some cheap reading glasses in a drug store. I got home and suddenly all these books that weren't good were good. Richard Russo agobookbuy share on social
I've never written nearly as much about place as people seem to think I do. I just write about class. Richard Russo classhavepeople Change image and share on social
I looked back at some of my earlier published stories with genuine horror and remorse. I got thinking, How many extant copies might there be, who owns them, and do they keep their doors locked? Richard Russo backcopydoor Change image and share on social
Usually by the time I finish a book tour I've just about had it with the book. Richard Russo bookfinishhave Change image and share on social
Ultimately, your theme will find you. You don't have to go looking for it. Richard Russo findthemeultimately Change image and share on social
I think a lot of what is going on with kids who get pushed too far and attempt either murder or suicide is that they are trying to deal with their own non-existence for the people who are supposed to care most for them. Richard Russo attemptcaredeal share on social
I'm delighted by how Nobody's Fool turned out. It was a rare movie. Richard Russo delightfoolmovie Change image and share on social
