I think that distance is good for some people for certain projects. I mean this is sort of a dynamic question. Some projects require more distance than others, some don't require it at all. Sometimes you need it and sometimes you don't.
Junot DiazIt's just a matter of willpower. The day you decide it's over, it's over. You never get over it.
Junot DiazThatโs life for you. All the happiness you gather to yourself, it will sweep away like itโs nothing. If you ask me I donโt think there are any such things as curses. I think there is only life. Thatโs enough.
Junot DiazThe world should always be concerned whenever a vast human rights violation occurs anywhere on the planet.
Junot DiazWe're on speaking terms today. I say, Maybe we should hang out with the boys, and you shake your head. I want to spend time with you, you say. If we're still good, next week maybe. That's the most we can hope for. Nothing thrown, nothing said that we might remember for years. You watch me while you put a brush through your hair. Each strand that breaks is as long as my arm. You don't want to let go, but don't want to be hurt, either. It's not a great place to be but what can I tell you?
Junot Diaz