America is a very religious nation. Not a mono-religious nation because there are many different strands of belief, but there's something about this nation that inspires people, or perhaps draws people, who are strongly idealistic.
Joyce Carol OatesPeople might be surprised to know how much I throw away. For every page I publish, I throw 10 pages away.
Joyce Carol Oates... such speculation is like staring into the hot white sun. you know the sun is there but you can't see a thing.
Joyce Carol Oates