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 father was always depressed. When he was home and sober, he was mostly in his room. Sherman Alexie depressfatherhome Change image and share on social
My only purpose is to teach children to rebel against authority figures. Sherman Alexie authoritychildfigure Change image and share on social
I thought I'd been condescended to as an Indian - that was nothing compared to the condescension for writing young adult literature. Sherman Alexie adultcomparecondescend Change image and share on social
I think a lot of Indians want Indian artists to be cultural cheerleaders rather than cultural investigators. Sherman Alexie artistcheerleadercultural Change image and share on social
Spiritual matters should be private. Sherman Alexie matterprivatespiritual 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
Nostalgia is always doomed and dooming. Sherman Alexie doomnostalgia Change image and share on social