One is told that you're either a hot writer, or you're finished and you're over. But of course, the more you hang around and the more you become aware not only of what "reputation" is for other writers, but also what your own reputation is, you become aware that it's much more complicated than the conventional media would have you believe.
Tony KushnerHere's another piece of advice, only date people who have read a different set of books than you have read, it will save you lots of time in the library.
Tony KushnerI'm fairly certain when I die that the obituary will say, 'Author of 'Angels in America' dies.' Unless I'm completely forgotten, and then it won't say anything at all.
Tony KushnerThe fear of a work becoming dated is one of the most effective tools for keeping people from writing political work.
Tony Kushner