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Quote by Lauren Groff

“Writing is the lonely sport of sad sacks.”

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Lauren Groff is a renowned American novelist born on July 23, 1978. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound character development, winning her a dedicated following. more

“As with most of my work, I started from the abstract, from research, building an intellectual model that slowly became internalized when the characters came alive. It's fascinating what happens to the model you've so assiduously assembled when characters are allowed to run rampant: things you thought essential are broken and other things are vastly improved.”

Character Happens Running Alive Building Broken Essentials Intellectual Models Research Abstract Fascinating

Author:Lauren Groff

“I am convinced in my heart and in my mind that if the United States fails to stand with Israel, that is the end of the United States. We have to show that we are inextricably entwined, that as a nation we have been blessed because of our relationship with Israel, and if we reject Israel, then there is a curse that comes into play.”

Ifs Mind Heart Has Beens Ends States Play Shows Nations United United States Failing My Heart Blessed Israel Convinced Curse Rejects Our Relationship Entwined

Author:Michele Bachmann

“It is piracy, not overt online music stores, which is our main competitor.”

Music Musical Stores Online Competitors Piracy

Book:Motivating Thoughts of Steve Jobs

Source: Motivating Thoughts of Steve Jobs

“I love writing from enclosed spaces: you really learn about your characters when they have tight walls to push against.”

Writing Character Space Wall

Author:Lauren Groff

“I think that writers have natural canvases, and my canvas, even in short stories, often seems to be the scope of a life.”

Thinking Stories Seems Natural Short Story Canvas Scope

Author:Lauren Groff

“Everything is cyclical. Historical eras go through times of intense cynicism, broken by periods of intense idealism.”

Broken Periods Historical Intense Eras Cynicism Idealism Rough Times

Author:Lauren Groff

“It seems to me that if you were to take almost any half-century in history, you'd find a grand societal tug-of-war between the community and the individual.”

Ifs War Seems Individual Community Half Century Tug Of War

Author:Lauren Groff

“You had to pick up a landline to make sure your best friend wore a matching outfit to school. I do remember people talking more. Nostalgia is dangerous, though.”

People School Remember Talking Dangerous Picks Nostalgia Your Best Friend Matching People Talking

Author:Lauren Groff

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