Even at its most perceptive, sociology deals in abstractions. Richard Russo abstractiondealperceptive 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 suppose all writers worry about the well running dry. Richard Russo runspin-drysuppose Change image and 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
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
A couple years ago, the novelist Russell Banks told me he was reading the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. I asked why. He said, 'Because I've always wanted to and am tired of having my reading assigned.' I thought it was a marvelous declaration of independence. Richard Russo agoancientask 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
I read pretty voraciously. If it's good, I don't care what it is. Richard Russo caregoodpretty Change image and share on social
What does it feel like to be a parent? What does it feel like to be a child? And that's what stories do. They bring you there. They offer a dramatic explanation, which is always different from an expository explanation. Richard Russo bringchilddramatic share on social