If you feel strongly about people having abortions, don't have one.
Writing is hard. I learned how to work hard from wrestling, not English courses.
You think you have a memory; but it has you!
You don't have to be in the habit of going to church to listen to such a literary minister; you don't have to be a believer to be moved by Mr. Buechner's faith.
We permit bad taste in this country. In fact, we even encourage it - and reward it in all manner of ways.
I don't want you to describe to meโnot everโwhat you were doing to that poor boy to make him sound like that; but if you ever do it again, please cover his mouth with your hand.