Art stands on the shoulders of craft, which means that to get to the art, you must master the craft.
Ann PatchettBecause of her singing they all went away feeling moved, feeling comforted, feeling, perhaps, the slightest tremors of faith.
Ann PatchettWhy is it that we understand playing the cello will require work, but we attribute writing to the magic of inspiration?
Ann PatchettSome people need a huge amount of attention, and they are worthy of that attention, and they're still exhausting.
Ann Patchett