'At the Gates of the Animal Kingdom' by Amy Hempel showed me the lean quality of prose. Chuck Palahniuk amyanimalgate Change image and share on social
The folks who read my books are so passionate about each one of them that the people making my movies are more afraid of my readership than they are of me. Chuck Palahniuk afraidbookfolk Change image and share on social
You have no idea what it is like to constantly disappoint people. You see it the moment you meet them. You see in their eyes that they expected something so entirely different, and here they are meeting... you. Chuck Palahniuk constantlydisappointexpect share on social
I wouldn't get nearly as many books written if I lived in New York. The Columbia Gorge is fantastic. When the sun shines, I just want to be outdoors. Chuck Palahniuk bookcolumbiafantastic Change image and share on social
For me, writing is a kind of coping mechanism. Chuck Palahniuk copekindmechanism Change image and share on social
The world of American politics is more contentious than it has ever been in my lifetime. Chuck Palahniuk americancontentiouslifetime Change image and share on social
The only difference between suicide and martyrdom is press coverage. Chuck Palahniuk coveragedifferencemartyrdom Change image and share on social
I never think I'm making fun of my culture. In fact I'm making fun of myself, because I catch myself doing some very stupid things. Chuck Palahniuk catchculturefact Change image and share on social
There's a moment in every book when the book turns and it surprises me. Chuck Palahniuk bookmomentsurprise Change image and share on social
You have a choice. Live or die. Every breath is a choice. Every minute is a choice. To be or not to be. Chuck Palahniuk breathchoicedie Change image and share on social
