In every society, the artists will be the ones who set themselves up as contrary to whatever the society expects.
Jane SmileyEven if my marriage is falling apart and my children are unhappy, there is still a part of me that says, 'God, this is fascinating!'
Jane SmileyBefore I write a novel, images float around in my head that work like icons - they are meaningless in themselves, but serve as reminders.
Jane Smiley