I think what can be most shameful or embarrassing is when our bodies broadcast a secret we'd prefer no one to know. This is why I hate rashes, in particular face rashes.
Heidi JulavitsThere are some writers who are done when they finish a draft because they've thought it through beforehand. Whereas I'll finish a first draft and I'm nowhere near done.
Heidi JulavitsI really did for a few weeks think, I'm in pain because the world needs me to save it. Which is so ridiculous and egotistical.
Heidi JulavitsAs a writer, you want to go somewhere else sometimes. You want to vary the terrain that you're exploring.
Heidi Julavits