“Art is action. The way I live my life to its highest degree is by writing, the practice of art.”
“The novel is perhaps the highest art form because it so closely resembles life: it is about human relationships. It's technique, page by page, resembles our technique of living day by day--a way of relating.”
“Art stands on the shoulders of craft, which means that to get to the art, you must master the craft. If you want to write, practice writing.”
“The practice of art isn't to make a living. It's to make your soul grow.”
“I don't think it would be fun to write after inhaling art fumes. (What are art fumes?) No, I just make stuff up. It's easier that way.”
“Two Arts degrees does not a life make.”