Ive drunk Amazons free Diet Coke. Nothing makes more sense to me than a company trying to make bookselling into a profitable business. Im not anti-Amazon, and Im not pro-publishers either. Im pro-books. – Lev Grossman
Growing up in the 70s and 80s, science fiction and especially fantasy had such a stigma attached to them. I felt so punished and exiled for being devoted to these things. – Lev Grossman
Im happy to report that The New Press is still in business to this day. But not thanks to me. I was a really bad publishing intern. – Lev Grossman
When it comes to true humility in the face of history, nothing beats complete silence. – Lev Grossman
I could play it safe by recording songs that are familiar, but am I expanding myself as an artist by doing covers? Its a catch-22. Its called show business: The word business is in it, and youve got to be a businessman. But then again, you have to be true to yourself as an artist. – Donny Osmond