Out of all artists, authors are the least trained for the spotlight. Wanting attention isn't a requisite part of the package.
Sloane CrosleyIn New York, if you weigh under 200 pounds and decline so much as a cookie at a co-worker's party, women will flock to your side, assuring you of your appealing physique. This is how skittish we are about the dangers of anorexia and the pressures of body image.
Sloane CrosleyI have definitely had experiences where I can feel the shift from simply living my life to being slightly outside of my life and taking notes.
Sloane CrosleyIf I go into a sandwich shop or anywhere that features 'Today's specials' on a chalkboard more than 10 feet away, I have to ask for a printed menu. I smile at people I don't know on the street and ignore those I do. When at home, I often find myself grabbing my 'back-up' glasses to search for the better-loved pair I have left on top of my dresser.
Sloane Crosley