I can`t get excited about politics, but I love it as a game. Because what I love in politics - this is very selfish of me, but who cares - what I do love in politics is this ability it has to make you think in new ways.
Norman MailerI take it for granted that there's a side of me that loves public action, and there's another side of me that really wants to be alone and work and write. And I've learned to alternate the two as matters develop.
Norman MailerThe difference between writing a book and being on television is the difference between conceiving a child and having a baby made in a test tube.
Norman MailerThere are two kinds of brave men: those who are brave by the grace of nature, and those who are brave by an act of will.
Norman Mailer