I was not influenced by concerts as a child, but I was very strongly influenced by the ballets I saw. Bebe Neuwirth Read Quote
The second time is the one we remember, where memory begins. Putting the moments in order is only half the story. What matters is the weight of the moments as they accumulate. Stacey D'Erasmo Read Quote
One of the accidental joys of my writing life has been that I’ve had some lovely, surprisingly good fortune with readers, and I’ve brought readers to my dad’s work. I can’t tell you the joy that gives me. Because my father’s work was masterful. Andre Dubus III Read Quote
If it’s cross-country ski season, I’ll be out doing that, or snowshoeing up in Quebec. In my California home, I go to the local Y and I like doing yoga. It’s been hugely beneficial to me in injury avoidance. Neil Peart Read Quote
Now that I think about it, maybe my own literary exploration of the dark secrets held by families could be traced back to V.C. Andrews. Alafair Burke Read Quote
Music looks very formidable to people outside of it and it looks like it’s this realm of spooky genius. Jon Brion Read Quote
Moorcock’s interlinked ‘Eternal Champion’ series is a constant source of enjoyment. Of its tragic hero incarnations, my favourite is ‘Elric of Melnibone,’ and the best book has to be ‘Stormbringer.’ And as for that other sword, Excalibur? Pah! Use it to spread your butter. Neal Asher Read Quote
