“Writing the last page of the first draft is the most enjoyable moment in writing. It's one of the most enjoyable moments in life, period. ”
“The two things I enjoy the most about writing are the first page of a book and the last. What's in between is very hard work.”
“Life's most profound moments were, paradoxically, its most common ones: first breaths, and last.”
“Writing a book isn’t an easy process nor is it always enjoyable, but it is one of life’s most satisfying achievements.”
“I write for myself first and foremost, but I hope that others will enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.”
“Most writers enjoy two periods of happiness—when a glorious idea comes to mind, and when a last page has been written and you haven't had time to know how much better it ought to be”