You know, in the old days, you might be able to slowly sort of build an audience for your work by publishing two, three novels before you hit it big. You know, now, there's much more of an emphasis in the publishing houses on making sure that every book makes money.
“The essential element in personal magnetism is a consuming sincerity - an overwhelming faith in the importance of the work one has to do.”
“Separation penetrates the disappearing person like a pigment and steeps him in gentle radiance.”