I found out about reviews early on. Theyre mostly written by sad men on bad afternoons. Thats probably why Im less angry than some writers, who are so narcissistic they consider every line of every review, even a thoughtful one, as major treason. – Barry Hannah
I lost my second marriage because of drinking, and I loved the woman very much. But I thought I needed booze to write. Im glad I was disabused. – Barry Hannah
I dont write under the ghost of Faulkner. I live in the same town and find his life and work inspiring, but thats it. I have a motorcycle and tool along the country lanes. I travel at my own speed. – Barry Hannah
The pro athlete is a sad tale. He signs a big contract and thinks hes set for life. I didnt think I was set for life, and I dont now. As athletes, we are important, celebrities, in demand and rich. Then we are out of the game and we are not important, not celebrities, not in demand and not rich. – Fran Tarkenton
I had an immense advantage over many others dealing with the problem inasmuch as I had no fixed ideas derived from long-established practice to control and bias my mind, and did not suffer from the general belief that whatever is, is right. – Henry Bessemer (discovered new method of producing steel)