I like doing the readings and the autographing, but the interviewing gets a little tedious because you get asked the same questions every day and sometimes three or four times a day. Terry McMillan askautographday Change image and share on social
What's universal is the texture of our relationships. It's evolving. Times are changing with the women's movement. Men's roles are being redefined and, in some ways, they're confused. Terry McMillan changeconfuseevolve Change image and share on social
I don't live my life as a writer. I'm a mother, an African-American woman, and I do everything that everybody else does - cook and a little bit of cleaning. Terry McMillan africanamericanbite Change image and share on social
There is a price for popularity. Critics look for your weaknesses, your flaws, anything that makes the work seem like a fluke and not seem worthy of all the attention it's getting. Terry McMillan attentioncriticflaw Change image and share on social
Write from your heart, and God will take care of the rest. Terry McMillan caregodheart Change image and share on social
It takes me forever to say my prayers these days, but I don't care, because this time around, I want to make sure God doesn't have to do any guesswork. Terry McMillan caredayforever Change image and share on social
I try to create characters that I am fascinated by on some level or intrigued by or can't stand. Terry McMillan charactercreatefascinate Change image and share on social
I would like to think that as a result of not just my own experiences, but at least being empathetic and compassionate about other people's experiences and plights and tragedies, that I am affected by it and learn from it. Terry McMillan affectcompassionateempathetic share on social
I don't let negative criticism, for the most part, bother me. Terry McMillan bothercriticismnegative Change image and share on social
As far as young kids go, my primary interest is to get parents to read to their kids. That's about the most you can do, I think. Terry McMillan interestkidparent Change image and share on social
