I have spent so long erecting partitions around the part of me that writes - learning how to close the door on it when ordinary lfe intervenes, how to close the door on ordinary life when it's time to start writing again - that I'm not sure I could fit the two parts of me back together now.
Anne TylerMostly it's lies, writing novels. You set out to tell an untrue story and you try to make it believable, even to yourself. Which calls for details; any good lie does.
Anne TylerHe was wondering if there was some cryptic, cultish mark on his door that told all the crazy people he'd have trouble saying no.
Anne TylerFor my own family, I would always choose the makeshift, surrogate family formed by various characters unrelated by blood.
Anne Tyler