Giving his lecture for the third time freed Dr. Lionel Gift from paying much attention to it. He had a naturally expressive style of delivery, hones over the years in elementary-econ lecture halls. He knew, without even thinking, to address the middle rows of the hall, but to occasionally "shoot" the listeners in the back corners. He knew how to make eye contact and solicit the attention of those who were thinking of other things.
Jane SmileyWhen a novel has 200,000 words, then it is possible for the reader to experience 200,000 delights, and to turn back to the first page of the book and experience them all over again, perhaps more intensely.
Jane SmileyA theory of creativity is actually just a metaphor. A pool of ideas, a well of memories, a voice.
Jane SmileyWe sort of read two or three big newspapers but we don't get the flavor of the local events, the local news as much.
Jane SmileyArt doesn't exist if you just do what you're told. It only exists as an exercise of individual taste and freedom.
Jane Smiley