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
I just believe that young people need to be able to learn how to write in their own voice. Just like a musician, you pride yourself on having your own distinct sound. Terry McMillan distinctlearnmusician 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
You know, one of my fears about living alone so long is that you get used to doing everything your own way. Terry McMillan fearlivelong Change image and share on social
I don't let negative criticism, for the most part, bother me. Terry McMillan bothercriticismnegative 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
I'm more interested in interpersonal relationships - between lovers families, siblings. That's why I write about how we treat each other. Terry McMillan familyinterestinterpersonal Change image and share on social
Let me put it this way: when I read, I learned the world was not as small as my house. And that everybody in my home town was not representative of the way people in the world were raised. And that was what saved me. Terry McMillan homehouselearn share on social
I'm not an angry woman. I'm not bitter. Terry McMillan angrybitterwoman Change image and share on social
