I made the rules I figured I could be the one to break them. I thought I would write about xenophobia, a hatred of foreigners. After I stated writing the story there was not a foreigner to be had. I did not want to just stick one in there so I could get a title out of it since it seemed like cheating. I never figured out how I could get out of this dilemma so I just called it X and weaved X traits into the story.
Sue GraftonYou canโt save others from themselves because those who make a perpetual muddle of their lives donโt appreciate your interfering with the drama theyโve created. They want your poor-sweet-baby sympathy, but they donโt want to change.
Sue GraftonIt is a truth of human nature that we can ponder life's mysteries for only so long before we lose interest and move on to something else.
Sue GraftonThere are days when none of us can bear it, but the good comes around again. Happiness is seasonal, like anything else. Wait it out. There are people who love you. People who can help.
Sue GraftonI know there are people who believe you should forgive and forget. For the record, I'd like to say I'm a big fan of forgiveness as long as I'm given the opportunity to get even first.
Sue Grafton