My father was sleepless most of his life. So by the age of five, I was awake with him all night long, watching bad television or we'd lie in the same bed, and I'd read my comic books while he read his latest spy or mystery novel. Sherman Alexie ageawakebad share on social
If I wasn't writing poems I'd be washing my hands all the time. Sherman Alexie handpoemtime Change image and share on social
My name is Sherman J. Alexie Jr., and I am an insomniac. Sherman Alexie alexieinsomniacsherman Change image and share on social
What inspires a poem for me is usually a moment. Sherman Alexie inspiremomentpoem Change image and share on social
I had the feeling I was going to be successful, and I didn't want to be another disappointing Indian. Sherman Alexie disappointfeltindian Change image and share on social
In a real-world way, my gifts are very limited in terms of what I can do. Sherman Alexie giftlimitreal Change image and share on social
But the real interesting stuff is in the cellar and the attic. Sherman Alexie atticcellarinterest Change image and share on social
You know, people speak in poetry all the time. They just don't realize it. Sherman Alexie peoplepoetryrealize Change image and share on social
You want the good life? You live where white people live, you go to school where white people go to school, and you shop where white people shop. Sherman Alexie goodlifelive Change image and share on social