“However far fiction writers stray from their own lives and experiences - and I stray pretty far from mine - I think, ultimately, that we may be writing what we need to write in some way, albeit unconsciously.” ThinkingWayNeedsWritingMayFictionMinesFiction Writers Author:Wally Lamb
“I think I write fiction for the opportunity to get beyond the limits of my own life.” ThinkingWritingOpportunityMy OwnFictionLimitsMy Own Life Author:Wally Lamb
“Fiction writing is a strange business when you think about it. You sit down and weave a network of lies to explore deeper truths.” ThinkingWritingLyingFictionStrangeDown AndDeeperFiction Writing Author:Wally Lamb
“I work hard, do my best and send it out to the world hoping that people can relate to it. I accept any reaction and hope they think it is worth reading.” PeopleThinkingWorldHardReadingAcceptingHard WorkReactionsRelateWorth Reading Author:Wally Lamb
“I think... the secret is to just settle for the shape of your life takes...Instead of you know, always waiting and wishing for what might make you happy.” ThinkingKnowsMightWishWaitingSecretShapesSettlingMake You HappyAlways Waiting Author:Wally Lamb
“But I think this: that whatever prices I've paid, whatever sorrows I shoulder, well, I have blessings, too. Not just my family now, but the others-the ones who have died...They're with me still. They're here...” ThinkingWellsStillsSorrowBlessingMy FamilyDiedPaidShoulders Author:Wally Lamb