I didn't get into writing to make money or get famous or any of that. I got into it to hit hearts, and man, when I get letters not just from the soldiers but from their kids, especially their kids, it makes it all worthwhile. Tim O'Brien famoushearthit share on social
There's something about being amid the chaos and the horror of a war that makes you appreciate all you don't have - and all you may lose forever. Tim O'Brien amidchaosforever Change image and share on social
I live in my head all day long and the world is a little dreamy. Tim O'Brien daydreamyhead Change image and share on social
It's one thing to say you're for the war; it's another thing to send your kid to war - your daughter or your son. Tim O'Brien daughterkidsend Change image and share on social
Love, as wonderful and horrible as it is, has at its center a kind of pitiful humor. Tim O'Brien centerhorriblehumor Change image and share on social
Fiction is a lie that is told in the service of truth. Tim O'Brien fictionlieservice Change image and share on social
I don't think I'd call myself a war writer, but I would probably say I'm a writer who has written about war. Tim O'Brien callwarwrite Change image and share on social
Laughter does not deny pain. Laughter - like a wail - acknowledges and replies to pain. Tim O'Brien acknowledgedenylaughter Change image and share on social
For me, the way to approach a subject such as Vietnam is through storytelling. Tim O'Brien approachstorytellingsubject Change image and share on social
By telling stories, you objectify your own experience. You separate it from yourself. You pin down certain truths. Tim O'Brien experienceobjectifypin Change image and share on social
