“How often one reads a contemporary full-length novel and thinks quietl...” — Ian Mcewan Quote

“How often one reads a contemporary full-length novel and thinks quietly, mutinously, that it would have worked out better at half or a third the length.”

“I don't believe there's any inherent darkness at the center of religion at all. I think religion actually is a morally neutral force.”

“My parents were keen for me to have the education they themselves never had. They weren't able to guide me towards particular books, but they encouraged me to read, which I did, randomly and compulsively.”

“I'll be honest, there's a part of me that does think I'm held to a different standard than my contemporaries and peers, and it's a little frustrating.”

“Well, I think there are artists who are more or less contemporary with Hopper who are more relevant.”

“I follow the work of my contemporaries. I love their work.”