“In journalism just one fact that is false prejudices the entire work. In contrast, in fiction one single fact that is true gives legitimacy to the entire work. That's the only difference, and it lies in the commitment of the writer. A novelist can do anything he wants so long as he makes people believe in it.” PeopleWantGivingBelieveLongFactsLyingCan DoDifferencesFictionCommitmentPrejudiceJournalismNovelistsJust OneContrastLegitimacy Author:Gabriel Garcia Marquez
“I've never been much for self-revelation. In two decades of public life, I always approached the limelight with extreme caution. Not that I kept my personal life off-limits; rather, the personal life I put on display was a blend of fact and fiction.” TwoSelfFactsFictionLimitsExtremesDecadesRevelationsDisplayPersonal LifeCautionPublic LifeLimelightSelf RevelationFact And Fiction Author:James McGreevey