Even when I was writing 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette,' I started to appreciate Seattle's many charms. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes bernadette charm seattle
When you become a parent, that's a whole new level of life intruding. Nobody tells you how boring and time-sucking it's going to be! Or how the responsibility feels like an airbag going off in your life. Maria Semple airbagborefelt share on social
After decades spent in rewrite rooms surrounded by other shouting writers, I discovered that I work best alone. I like being in charge of my time, working out the problems according to my own rhythms and being able to nap. That's a big one, the napping on demand! Maria Semple bigchargedecade share on social
There's something uniquely exhilarating about puzzling together the truth at the hands of an unreliable narrator. Maria Semple exhilaratehandnarrator Change image and share on social
'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' was surprisingly easy and fun to write because I was feeling such strong emotions. Maria Semple bernadetteeasyemotion Change image and share on social
You have a good many little gifts and virtues, but there is no need of parading them, for conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long, and the great charm of all power is modesty. Louisa May Alcott charmconceitdanger share on social
I grew up in Germany for a little while, and all my German friends said that Seattle, weather and energy-wise, is a lot like West Germany. It's true. Daniel Breaker energyfriendgerman Change image and share on social