I never bought the idea of individual genius from which the novel spews forth. It's always an act of curation.
Zadie SmithTell the truth through whichever veil comes to hand - but tell it. Resign yourself to the lifelong sadness that comes from never ยญbeing satisfied.
Zadie Smith... don't ever underestimate people, don't ever underestimate the pleasure they receive from viewing pain that is not their own... Pain by itself is just Pain. But Pain + Distance can = entertainment, voyeurism, human interest, cinรฉma vรฉritรฉ, a good belly chuckle, a sympathetic smile, a raised eyebrow, disguised contempt.
Zadie SmithIn the end, your past is not my past and your truth is not my truth and your solution - is not my solution.
Zadie Smith