“That’s what you do for family.Anything.”
“Because that’s what art is; that’s what it does. It breaks your heart. It moves you. If it doesn’t do that, forget it. It’s not worth it.”
“I do love you,” I said. “That’s what makes this so hard.”
“Any tips for winning?” she’d asked.“Yeah. Do what you gotta do to survive.”“That’s it? Wow. You suck at pep talks.”
“What do you want a clock for?” “To find out what time it is,” I said. “I think that’s the usual purpose.”
“Do you really believe in what you said or wrote – in the thing that’s bringing criticism? And if I do believe it, I can withstand anything.”