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
The novel is a seduction; a reader has to be seduced. T. C. Boyle readerseduceseduction Change image and share on social
The beauty of American law is you cannot slander anybody who is dead. This is not true in all countries. T. C. Boyle americanbeautycountry Change image and share on social
I hope to stay light on my feet, to work in many modes, to seek inspiration always, and avoid the fatal. But, as we all know, it is the price of life to burn out, both metaphorically and literally. T. C. Boyle avoidburnfatal Change image and share on social
I am mad for nature writing. I want to get inside the head of every creature in the world, even ants. T. C. Boyle antcreaturehead Change image and share on social
