The thing about American writers is that, as a group, they get stuck in the same idea: that we're a continent and the world falls away after us. And it's just nonsense. Sam Shepard americancontinentfall Change image and share on social
Sides are being divided now. It's very obvious. So if you're on the other side of the fence, you're suddenly anti-American. It's breeding fear of being on the wrong side. Sam Shepard americanantibreed Change image and share on social
I always thought the desert was the antithesis of peace - something that attacks you. So you don't go to the desert for peace. Sam Shepard antithesisattackdesert Change image and share on social
There are places where writing is acting and acting is writing. I'm not so interested in the divisions. I'm interested in the way things cross over. Sam Shepard actcrossdivision Change image and share on social
I feel like the writers that I'm drawn to, the writers that I really cling to, are the writers who seem to be writing out of a desperate act. It's like their writing is part of a survival kit. Those are the writers that I just absolutely cherish and carry with me everywhere I go. Sam Shepard absolutelyactcarry share on social
I'm still very much a believer in the spontaneity of certain kinds of writing. But then you have to eventually, when you're writing a long play, make adjustments along the way - all kinds of adjustments. Sam Shepard adjustmentbelievereventually share on social
Writing for theatre is certainly different to writing an essay or any other kind of fiction or prose: it's physical. You're also telling a story, but sometimes the story isn't exactly what you intend; maybe you uncover something you had no idea you were going to uncover. Sam Shepard essayfictionidea share on social
Hollywood is geared toward teenage idiocy. Sam Shepard gearhollywoodidiocy Change image and share on social
For me, playwriting is and has always been like making a chair. Your concerns are balance, form, timing, lights, space, music. If you don't have these essentials, you might as well be writing a theoretical essay, not a play. Sam Shepard balancechairconcern share on social
I feel very lucky and privileged to be a writer. I feel lucky in the sense that I can branch out into prose and tell different kinds of stories and stuff. But being a writer is so great because you're literally not dependent on anybody. Sam Shepard branchdependentfeel share on social
