Alice Adams wrote a sweet note to me after my first novel came out when I was 26, and I was so blown away that I sent her a bunch of stamps by return mail. I have no idea what I was thinking. It was a star-struck impulse.
Anne LamottI can never tell what I'm doing when I'm in the middle of publication because I have no confidence. I have terrible self-esteem, along with boundless narcissism.
Anne LamottEverybody thinks their opinion is the right one. If they didn't, they would get a new one.
Anne LamottThe worst part about celebrating another birthday is the shock that you're only as well as you are.
Anne Lamott