I think, over the course of one's lifetime, there are always certain core elements that are intriguing to you, and you take different looks as you get older, but it's something you keep coming back to. I've always been interested in the relationship between vulnerability and control. That's something that's a big thing for people, whoever they are, no matter how old you are. I think at different times, you're more aware than others.
I think the closest thing I can come to defining what that vital thing is for me - is that there's a sort of soul-quality in writing, if it's any goo… - Mary Gaitskill
I think the closest thing I can come to defining what that vital thing is for me - is that there's a sort of soul-quality in writing, if it's any goo…
- Mary Gaitskill
The only way to know whats possible is to venture past impossible. - Mary Gaitskill
The only way to know whats possible is to venture past impossible.
The art of integrating the ego and the impulse for empathy in a dynamic call and response. - Mary Gaitskill
The art of integrating the ego and the impulse for empathy in a dynamic call and response.
Of course there’s something there; unfortunately, there’s always something ‘there.’ Something you will one day be sorry you saw. - Mary Gaitskill
Of course there’s something there; unfortunately, there’s always something ‘there.’ Something you will one day be sorry you saw.
I can be very in my head, but I don't trust my head all that much. My head is crazy. My head will talk to itself all day and all night if I let it. A… - Mary Gaitskill
I can be very in my head, but I don't trust my head all that much. My head is crazy. My head will talk to itself all day and all night if I let it. A…
I think if a woman is very happy with herself and at ease with her choices, it goes a long way toward making other people feel at ease with her. - Mary Gaitskill
I think if a woman is very happy with herself and at ease with her choices, it goes a long way toward making other people feel at ease with her.
I think people try to make the most of their time on earth and also to fix their time on earth. They try to fix external verities, things that are tr… - Mary Gaitskill
I think people try to make the most of their time on earth and also to fix their time on earth. They try to fix external verities, things that are tr…
The best definition I've heard is that guilt is about what you've done, shame is about who you are. If something's out of my control, I don't feel sh… - Mary Gaitskill
The best definition I've heard is that guilt is about what you've done, shame is about who you are. If something's out of my control, I don't feel sh…
My ambition was to live like music. - Mary Gaitskill
My ambition was to live like music.
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