I like to live in my own mind, regardless of everyone and everything, working out the intimate puzzles that are my stories and novels. T. C. Boyle intimatelivemind Change image and share on social
I am a worrier. I worry about the state of our country, of the world, of our species. Every day seems to deliver a new nail to hammer into our collective coffin. T. C. Boyle coffincollectivecountry Change image and share on social
It's hard to say how certain stories just punch us in the heart and the brain at the same time at the end. I suppose that's what we're all looking for. But each story has its own valence, its own way of saying goodbye to you. T. C. Boyle brainendgoodbye share on social
It's true that none of my characters are admirable. But maybe I'm primarily a satirist, and a satirist needs to hold up what's not admirable. T. C. Boyle admirablecharacterhold Change image and share on social
If we lose sight of the fact that writing is entertainment, then writing is doomed. T. C. Boyle doomentertainmentfact Change image and share on social
I can't read novels while I'm writing a novel, because somebody's voice creeps in. T. C. Boyle creepnovelread Change image and share on social
I love performing in front of an audience. I like the questions; I like controversy. T. C. Boyle audiencecontroversyfront Change image and share on social
I tell jokes, and I have fun, but I tend to worry about everybody and everything throughout the entire world. T. C. Boyle entirefunjoke Change image and share on social
Look at Sam Beckett. Most depressed man who ever lived, but he sure was funny. T. C. Boyle beckettdepressfunny Change image and share on social
Life is tragic and absurd, and none of it has any purpose at all. T. C. Boyle absurdlifepurpose Change image and share on social
