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 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 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
When two people are under the influence of the most violent, most insane, most delusive, and most transient of passions, they are required to swear that they will remain in that excited, abnormal, and exhausting condition continuously until death do them part. – G.B. Shaw, Getting Married, 1908