Quotes By Jim Harrison
Writing as a woman presents enormous problems but I have attempted it several times and haven't had many complaints.
Jim Harrison
I asked a French critic a couple of years ago why my books did so well in France. He said it was because in my novels people both act and think. I got a kick out of that.
Jim Harrison
I enjoy about 1 out of 100 movies, it's about the same proportion to books published that I care to read.
Jim Harrison
I should add that I very much enjoy certain cities especially Paris, New York and Chicago.
Jim Harrison
Writers can write outside their ethnicity or sex depending how open and vulnerable they wish to be.
Jim Harrison
I'm actually forced to write about Michigan because as a native of that state it's the place I know best.
Jim Harrison
I see more genuine sociability between the races in Mississippi than I see in Michigan. No question.
Jim Harrison
The trajectory started when I was on the roof of our house looking out at a swamp when I was 19. I had written for several years, starting at about 15, but that day on the roof I took my vows and acknowledged my calling.
Jim Harrison
I don't know what psychotherapy does. I have been seeing the same person for 26 years now.
Jim Harrison
Michigan is two radically different places - the North and the South which makes for good drama and contrast.
Jim Harrison
So when I made some money, I didn't have any idea how one handled such a situation because no one in our family ever had any money.
Jim Harrison
Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness. And they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy... or they become legend.
Jim Harrison
Naturally we would prefer seven epiphanies a day and an earth not so apparently devoid of angels.
Jim Harrison
After a lifetime of world travel I've been fascinated that those in the third world don't have the same perception of reality that we do.
Jim Harrison
Your kids inevitably want to move where they had their vacations when they were younger.
Jim Harrison
The only advice I can give to aspiring writers is don't do it unless you're willing to give your whole life to it. Red wine and garlic also helps.
Jim Harrison