I think we live in a country where self-mythology or making up legends about your own life is something everyone does.
Iris SmylesI believe our lives are important when we learn something and love. I really want to capture the meaning of experience.
Iris SmylesAs a Greek woman, the most important thing you can do in life is get married and have children. You could win the Nobel Prize, but if you don't have a husband and kids everyone feels bad for you because you're a failure.
Iris SmylesSeducing ourselves, our own self-delusions, the things we think we want but we really don't. Advertising in America is when we are sold our own dreams and desires.
Iris Smyles