I grew up in a storytelling culture, a tribal culture, but also in an American storytelling culture. Sherman Alexie americanculturegrow 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 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
I was a controversial figure on my reservation when I was a kid. I was mouthy and opinionated and arrogant. Nothing has changed. Sherman Alexie arrogantchangecontroversial 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
If I wasn't writing poems I'd be washing my hands all the time. Sherman Alexie handpoemtime Change image and share on social
The people who loved me when I was seven years old love my books, and the people who didn't like me when I was seven years old don't like my books. Sherman Alexie booklovepeople 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've come to the point in my life where I encourage young Native Americans to become much more selfish about their personal needs and wants. Sherman Alexie americanencouragehave Change image and share on social
