Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel

Look at Me.

My characters never die screaming in rage. They attempt to pull themselves back together and go on. And that's basically a conservative view of life.

It's pure hackwork. ... Here it is: I produce fast, I can do it on a deadline, and I usually have something to say about anything.

Your sons weren't made to like you. That's what grandchildren are for.

As soon as you bring up money, I notice, conversation gets sociological, then political, then moral.