I Do Not Gather Things, I Prefer

The Popular Culture Says . . . Do What You Do, Your Life Is Predestined, Like The Installment Plan On Your House. There's Not Much You Can Do About It. Make Your Payments, Live It, Get Sick, Die, Don't Make Any Trouble. It Is The Master Charge Of Destiny. Try To Get Your High Credit Rating.

I Can Create Countries Just As I Can Create The Actions Of My Characters. That Is Why A Lot Of Travel Seems To Me A Waste Of Time.

I Am Curious About Grownups, Not Children.

The Planned Sit-down Reception Is An Artificial Forum Where One Is Presented With A Limited Number Of Persons With Whom He Can Hold A Conversation.

It Is Not Sex By Itself That Interests Me, But Its Particular Role In American Consciousness, And In My Own Life.