I would not send a first story anywhere. I would give myself time to write a number of stories.
Jhumpa Lahiri
I've seen novels that have grown out of one story in a collection. But it hasn't occurred to me to take any of those stories and build on... →
For years, I sort of would try to write a story that somehow fit the title. And I don't think it happened for maybe another four years that I... →
Interpreter of Maladies is the title of one of the stories in the book. And the phrase itself was something I thought of before I even wrote that... →
It's easy to set a story anywhere if you get a good guidebook and get some basic street names, and some descriptions, but, for me, yes, I am... →
Some Indians will come up and say that a story reminded them of something very specific to their experience. Which may or may not be the case for... →
In 1957, 'West Side Story' had introduced the musical to the reckless dark side of teen-age life; 'Bye Bye Birdie,' set in Sweet... →
John Lahr
Like the tail fins on fifties American cars or the parabolic shapes of Populuxe furniture, 'West Side Story' incarnates the dream of momentum... →
In every story of solipsism, there is always a conspiracy. Why? Because there is always a background involved in every perception.
Douglas Lain
Songs are like children. They are all special to me - you can't just pick a favorite. Of course, 'Lucky Man' was a special tune with a... →
Greg Lake