“I've just always loved animals. So I've often thought that if I weren't a writer I'd work for some nonprofit organization that does something positive for animals.” IfsDoeAnimalOrganizationNonprofits Author:Cate Marvin
“When asked what I'd be if I weren't a writer, I'm tempted to respond with one of father's favorite phrases, one I despised while growing up: "I hate 'what-ifs.'"” IfsHateFatherGrowing UpGrowingI HatePhrasesTemptedDespised Author:Cate Marvin
“New York is one of those places people tend to derive a sense of identity from - as if, were to you to remove them from the City, they'd turn limp and colorless.” PeopleIfsTurnsCitiesNew YorkIdentityRemoveColorless Author:Cate Marvin
“One cannot have "success" in poetry. If I wanted to be successful, I'd have become a lawyer.” IfsWantedSuccessfulLawyerBeing Successful Author:Cate Marvin
