I'm really aware that in fiction, women are pretty much equal. There's a lot of very successful women novelists. Not so much [for women writers working] in film.
Emma DonoghueYou cannot predict literary success; the only way you can possibly aim for it is to do your thing and do it well.
Emma DonoghueYou know who you belong to Jack? - Yeah. Yourself. - He's wrong, actually, I belong to Ma. p. 261 Room by E Donoghue
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