In writing novels, you have to believe in yourself or there would be no way to sustain it. But you also have to give good evidence regularly for having that faith in self-either with quality goods or with, at least, "good efforts." Working hard will do when inspiration is not forthcoming.
Rachel KushnerI have spent a lot of time in the art world, and I guess I do listen to how people speak. I'm interested in what they say and how they say it.
Rachel KushnerMy mother told me many stories about her childhood in Cuba. Living there had a profound impact on her and how she regards herself.
Rachel KushnerFor me, truth cracks open in the places where things do not cohere. That's how life is.
Rachel KushnerI begin a book with imagery, more than I do with an idea or a character. Some kind of poetic image.
Rachel Kushner