I've been trying to write. I also spent a lot of time on different campuses, in conversation, helping other writers. That's what I do: I teach them writing.
Junot DiazBut if these years have taught me anything it is this: you can never run away. Not ever. The only way out is in.
Junot DiazYou 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 DiazIf you, like, consciously think about being cool, you're not cool. If you consciously think about being, like, different or original, you ain't different or original.
Junot Diaz