Nicole Krauss The more freedom I allow myself as a writer to wander, become lost and go into uncertain territory – and I am always trying to go to the more awkward place, the more difficult place – the more frightening it is, because I have no plan. – Nicole Krauss Awkward Quotes Difficult Quotes Freedom Quotes Frightening Quotes Lost Quotes Plan Quotes Territory Quotes Uncertain Quotes Wander Quotes Writer Quotes I am always coming up with architectural metaphors when I think about writing. But I think one of the things that draw us to literature is that it gives us this very attractive illusion that there is meaning in the world – things connect. I have always written about characters who fall somewhere in the spectrum between solitary and totally alienated.
Lynn Flewelling The move to creating stories was a natural progression for me, but the most pivotal time was probably in 6th grade: That year, a friend introduced me to the stories of Ray Bradbury, and a student teacher introduced me to creative writing. – Lynn Flewelling
Elif Batuman It’s kind of an embarrassing story – that’s why it’s called ‘The Idiot.’ But looking back at your past self, you see that this person had reasons for everything she did. There’s a whole lot of awkwardness, but really, what should one be embarrassed about? – Elif Batuman
Lee Hsien Loong The emerging economies, many of them are concerned. They didn’t want the money to slosh in. They are afraid when the money sloshes out, but the tapering has to take place, and we have to be able to manage it. – Lee Hsien Loong
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