“All children in those small-town, unhurried days had a vast inner life going on in the movies. Children were allowed to go without chaperone in the afternoons. My sense of making fictional comedy undoubtedly first caught its spark from the antic pantomime of the silent screen, and from having a kindred soul to laugh with.”
This book delves into the intricacies of writing, providing a mix of personal anecdotes and professional guidance. It covers various aspects of the writing process, from crafting compelling characters and structuring narratives to the importance of editing and revising. The author shares their own journey as a writer, offering readers a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of the craft. more
Eudora Welty was an American author renowned for her profound portrayal of life in the rural South. Her works often focus on the lives and characters of the Southern countryside, celebrated for their delicate emotions and unique narrative style. more
“Your laughter : the drug That cures my emotional infection”
“I laugh at the wrinkles in the mirror.”
“If we can laugh, fine. And if we’ve got to cry, we’ve got to cry.”
“Not everyone who laughs with you is happy for you, you need to be vigilant.”
“The elixir of life is a bubbling stream of laughter.”
“It is wonderful, this whole business of tickling and kissing God every night.”