It is much easier to be flexible about where a story begins than it ever was for me to change my mind about where and how a story ended.
John IrvingI think that was when the headmaster realized he had lost; he realized then that he was finished. Because, what could he do? Was he going to tell us to stop praying? We kept our heads bowed; and we kept praying. Even as awkward as he was, the Rev. Mr. Merrill had made it clear to us that there was no end to praying for Owen Meany.
John IrvingIf you asked me one day, I might say, "Well, sometimes I feel a little bit religious." If you asked me another day, I'd just say flat out, "No."
John Irving. . .There are moments when time does stop. We must be alert enough to notice such moments . . .
John Irving