I'm very American in the sense of being an explorer. America is filled with people who are interested in exploring landscapes, either external or internal. A westward nation of explorers.
Joyce Carol OatesFor politics is in its essence as Adams had said, the 'systematic organization of hatred': either you were organized or you were not.
Joyce Carol OatesLook at the world and see what's there. It's very beautiful. It's a very exciting but in some ways treacherous world, and all this goes into the writing.
Joyce Carol Oates