“I have a basic indolence about me which is essential to writing. ... It's thinking time, it's hanging-out time, it's daydreaming time. You know, it's lie-around-the-bed time, it's sitting-like-a-dope-in-your-chair time. And that seems to me essential to any work.”
Quote by Grace Paley
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Conversations with Grace Paley
Conversations with Grace Paley is a compilation of in-depth interviews with the celebrated American author Grace Paley. The book delves into her personal experiences, her writing process, and her thoughts on literature and society. It provides a comprehensive look at Paley's life and work, offering readers a unique perspective on the mind of one of America's most beloved writers. more
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Grace Paley
Grace Paley was an American writer born on December 11, 1922, and passed away on August 22, 2007. Known for her concise language and profound emotional depth, her works primarily focus on family, love, and social issues. more
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