When I write, I aim in my mind not toward New York but toward a vague spot a little to the east of Kansas. John Updike aimeastkansa Change image and share on social
There is no pleasing New Englanders, my dear, their soil is all rocks and their hearts are bloodless absolutes. John Updike absolutebloodlessdear Change image and share on social
Authors should be honored only for their works. John Updike authorhonorework Change image and share on social
What art offers is space - a certain breathing room for the spirit. John Updike artbreatheoffer Change image and share on social
Dreams come true; without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them. John Updike dreamincitenature Change image and share on social
My interest generally is the hidden Americans; the ones who live far away from the headlines. John Updike americangenerallyheadline Change image and share on social
I seem to have this need to belong to some church. I get worried on Sunday mornings. John Updike belongchurchmorning Change image and share on social
Writing criticism is to writing fiction and poetry as hugging the shore is to sailing in the open sea. John Updike criticismfictionhug Change image and share on social
I think my first story sold for $550. This was in 1954, and it seemed like quite a lot of money, and I said to myself, 'Hey, I'm a professional writer now.' John Updike heylotmoney Change image and share on social
