I have pretty thick skin, and I think if you're going to be in this business, if you're going to be an actor or a writer, you better have a thick skin.
John IrvingWhat a phrase that is: 'that explains everything!' I know better than to think anything 'explains everything' today.
John IrvingWe permit bad taste in this country. In fact, we even encourage it - and reward it in all manner of ways.
John Irving