Men had no purpose on earth whereas women were gods walking unrecognized among them.

I spent four years doing a doctorate in postmodern American literature. I can recognize it when I see it.

Why is everything an 'adventure' with you?" Sylvie said irritably to Izzie." "Because life is an adventure, of course." "I would say it was more of an endurance race," Sylvie said. "Or an obstacle course.

It was a long time ago now. And it was yesterday.

Not being published would be great. When I say that to other writers they look at me as if I'm totally insane.

Some people spend their whole lives looking for themselves, yet our self is the one thing we surely cannot lose (how like a cheap philosopher I am become, staying in this benighted place). From the moment we are conceived it is the pattern in our blood and our bones are printed through with it like sticks of seaside rock. Nora, on the other hand, says that she’s surprised anyone knows who they are, considering that every cell and molecule in our bodies has been replaced many times over since we were born.

I am mad, I think. I am mad therefore I think. I am mad therefore I think I am.