My generation had Doris Day as a role model, then Gloria Steinem--then Princess Diana. We are the most confused generation.
Erica Jongperfectionism is the enemy of art. Since art is essentially divine play, not dogged work, it often happens that as one becomes more professionally driven one also becomes less capriciously playful.
Erica JongAll my forebears worked for a living. My grandfather painted portraits. My mother too. My aunt painted seascapes.
Erica Jong