I was 40 years old before I became an overnight success, and I'd been publishing for 20 years.
Mary KarrMotherโs particular devils had remained mysterious to me for decades. So had her past. Few born liars ever intentionally embark in truthโs direction, even those who believe that such a journey might axiomatically set them free.
Mary KarrThatโs whatโs so gorgeous about humanity. It doesnโt matter how bleak our daily lives are, we still fight for the light. I think thatโs our divinity. We lean into love, even in the most hideous circumstances. We manage to hope.
Mary Karr