If surgeons don't get surgeon's block, then why are you allowed to get writer's block? — Cory Doctorow Copy Share Image
I never allowed writer's block to be a reality. I framed it up for myself early on. I said, 'OK, if I'm… — Rodney Crowell Copy Share Image
The Strauss allowed me to be a writer. Without it, 'The Emperor's Children' would not exist. When I received the award, I… — Claire Messud Copy Share Image
I really wanted to be allowed to the [writer's] table. So it makes me happy to be at the table. It sounds… — George Saunders Copy Share Image
![“I really wanted to be allowed to the [writer's] table. So it makes me happy to be at the table. It sounds a little shallow, but if I imagine the shadow life, where I didn't get that chance, and all the ways my negative inclinations would have bloomed if I hadn't gotten the attention, but also the…” quote by George Saunders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/82e/george-saunders-317_attention_i-really-wanted-to-be-allowed-to-the-wri_2675640.jpg)