“Even in fiction, I feel rigorous honesty applies. It doesn't apply to ...” — Siri Hustvedt Quote

“Even in fiction, I feel rigorous honesty applies. It doesn't apply to facts; it applies to what I think of as not telling emotional lies, which is a funny business.”

“Children are not in a position to assess risk and safety; it must be done for them, and it must be done carefully.”

“I have a tendency to face my bad fantasies in my books.”

“I don't wear that much makeup. I'll do a little concealer here and there and apply some mascara. It just depends on how I'm feeling that day, but I try and go days without makeup just because I think it's healthier for skin to breathe.”

“I didn't even apply. There was no warning.”

“We can agree that keeping serious criminals in prison is an effective means of preserving public safety, but we must also recognize that the axiom of 'putting people in jail and throwing away the key' does not apply to all offenders universally and can actually be counterproductive.”