I had the idea that there were two worlds. There was a real world as I called it, a world of wars and boxing clubs and children'shomes on back streets, and this real world was a world where orphans burned orphans.... I liked the other world in which almost everyone lived. The imaginary world.
Norman MailerGreat sex is apocalyptic. There is no such thing as great sex unless you have an apocalyptic moment.
Norman MailerThe highest prize in a world of men is the most beautiful woman available on your arm and living there in her heart loyal to you.
Norman MailerGrowth, in some curious way, I suspect, depends on being always in motion just a little bit, one way or another.
Norman Mailer