I Am A Natural Optimist But There

When A Scientist's Son Or Daughter Becomes A Scientist They'll Say "wonderful! Wonderful!" So, Why, In The Name Of God, Would A Mother Be Jealous To See Her Daughter Become A Successful Writer?

I Am A Natural Optimist But There Were Times When (it Seemed Like) I Was Doing Nothing But Adding Up On The Back Of Envelope What I Had To Pay This Month.

Funny, When You Finally Faced Reality, It Was Amazing How Clearly You Could See Things.

The Flame Of Inspiration Needs To Be Encouraged. Put A Glass Around That Small Candle And Protect It From Discouragement Or Ridicule.

A Common Question Asked Of Writers Is "when Did You Decide To Become A Writer?" The Answer, Of Course, Is That We Didn't Decide Anything. It Was Decided For Us. I Firmly Believe That Mythical Godmothers Make Appearances At Our Cradles, And Bestow Their Gifts. The Godmother Who Might Have Blessed Me With A Singing Voice Did Not Show Up; The Goddess Of Dance Was Nowhere In Sight; The Chef-to-the-angels Was Otherwise Engaged. Only One Made The Journey To My Cradle, And She Whispered, "you Will Be A Storyteller."