If Donald Trump thinks that just by being unpredictable that somehow he can have an impact, but not necessarily commit himself to certain things, that's not the way it is going to be read in foreign capitals. Foreign governments are… — Geoff Dyer Copy Share Image
I think I can recognize when a piece is at a state of completion. I always say to my wife, "Oh yeah, it's roughly… — Geoff Dyer Copy Share Image
“I've always liked things I can just trance out to. Because what that means is that you've escaped the chafe of time. Often when… — Geoff Dyer Copy Share Image
One of the reasons so many nonfiction books are so boring is because what they've done, very diligently, is fulfill the terms of their… — Geoff Dyer Copy Share Image
I really like the George Clooney of Solaris also filmed by Andrei Tarkovsky, before Steven Soderbergh: that's very obviously sci-fi, and it seems to… — Geoff Dyer Copy Share Image
When you are lonely, writing can keep you company. It is also a form of self-compensation, a way of making up for things—as opposed… — Geoff Dyer Copy Share Image
Nine times out of 10, the most charming thing to say in any given situation will be the exact opposite of what one really feels. — Geoff Dyer Copy Share Image
In foreign countries, when people see what Donald Trump is saying on Twitter since the election and seeing what he's saying in these calls… — Geoff Dyer Copy Share Image
I would agree on the aging thing. Because, at a certain point, once you start noticing it, it is your subject. And I know… — Geoff Dyer Copy Share Image
If you help them (the crew) create good memories, they'll forget all the bad stuff — Geoff Dyer Copy Share Image
“Photographers sometimes take pictures of each other; occasionally they take pictures of each other at work; more usually they take photographs - or versions… — Geoff Dyer Copy Share Image
Have more than one idea on the go at any one time. If it's a choice between writing a book and doing nothing I… — Geoff Dyer Copy Share Image
“We'd never seen anything as green as these rice paddies. It was not just the paddies themselves: the surrounding vegetation - foliage so dense… — Geoff Dyer Copy Share Image
