Cary Grant never won an Oscar, primarily, I suspect, because he made everything look so effortless. Why reward someone for having fun, for being charming? Richard Russo carycharmeffortless Change image and share on social
You use simple brushstrokes in a screenplay for things over which you would take much greater pains in a novel. Richard Russo brushstrokegreatpain Change image and share on social
I don't think America has ever had a center the way London is the center of England or Dublin is the center of Ireland. Richard Russo americacenterdublin 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'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
I never worry about people not taking my work seriously as a result of the humor. In the end, the comic's best trick is the illusion that comedy is effortless. That people imagine what he's doing is easy is an occupational hazard. Richard Russo comedycomiceasy 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
If there's an enduring theme in my work, it's probably the effects of class on American life. Richard Russo americanclasseffect Change image and share on social
Some authors have a very hard time understanding that in order to be faithful to the spirit of the book, it's almost always impossible to remain faithful to the text. You have to make changes. Richard Russo authorbookfaithful Change image and share on social
