We have this myth that if you work hard, you can accomplish anything. It's not a very American thing to say, but I don't think that's true. It's true for a lot of people, but you need other things to succeed. You need luck, you need opportunity, and you need the life skills to recognize what an opportunity is.
David Lindsay-AbaireThe Pulitzer has nothing to do with me; it's more about people's perceptions of me, whatever they may be. I'm not being humble - I honestly do not and cannot think about that. It's a lovely piece of crystal on my bookcase, but that's all it is to me.
David Lindsay-AbaireClass is something I know about. I've lived it every day of my life, and it shaped me in my identity.
David Lindsay-AbaireI didn't go into 'Rabbit Hole' wanting to write about class. I think because of who I am it somehow found its way into it.
David Lindsay-Abaire