"I am a writer who happens to love women. I am not a lesbian who happens to write."

--

Jeanette Winterson

#Love Quotes #Writing Quotes

“I've worked so hard to eliminate the inner geek from my life. I suddenly realize I have no patience for those people who still have their geeks showing. Now I see why being 'normal' has been so important to me.”
“There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.”

Source : Afterthoughts (1931) "Life and Human Nature"
“If you play an audiotape of a yawn to blind people, they'll yawn too.”
“I believe everyone should have a broad picture of how the universe operates and our place in it. It is a basic human desire. And it also puts our worries in perspective.”
“We twist our souls around each otherâ€™s miseries.”
“The only reason I have the career I have is that I didn't quit.”
“I have been a conspirator for so long that I mistrust all around me.”
“Ash should take the ladies, because he's charming." Ash looked pleased. Jared raised his eyebrows. "Are you saying that I'm not a charmer?" "You are very dear to me, but you have all the savoir faire of a wildebeest," Kami told him. "A wildebeest," Jared repeated. "A dashingly handsome wildebeest," Kami assured him.”

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