“This pervasive craving to be recognized as special amounted to an abdication of power, an outsourcing of your core responsibilities. I spurned the fawning of strangers, but I did feel special to myself. I had found that "feeling special" was a private experience, and no one else's projected fascination could substitute for quiet absorption in your own life.”
An influential work that delves into the consequences of a society where an all-seeing government monitors its citizens, raising questions about privacy, freedom, and the nature of power. more
Lionel Shriver is a British journalist born on May 18, 1957. She is known for her unique writing style and profound insights into social issues. more
“In this business (showbiz) it takes time to be really good and by that time, you're obsolete.”