“So the point of my keeping a notebook has never been, nor is it now, to have an accurate factual record of… — Joan Didion Copy Share Image
If life is envisioned as a continuously running motion picture, the keeping of a notebook stops the action and allows a meaningful… — Jo Coudert Copy Share Image
“You will be back by then Ellen, wont you? I'm keeping this notebook safe for you because I want to believe you'll… — Natasha Mac a'Bhaird Copy Share Image
“[from "On Keeping a Notebook"]: It is a good idea to keep in touch, and I suppose that keeping in touch is… — Joan Didion Copy Share Image
Reasons for not keeping a notebook: 1) the ambiguity of the reader--it is never quite oneself. 2) I usually hate the sight… — Lionel Trilling Copy Share Image
Reasons for not keeping a notebook: 1) the ambiguity of the reader — Lionel Trilling Copy Share Image
You can't compartmentalise everything but the more you do that the easier it is. Keeping a notebook is a good way of… — Andrew Strauss Copy Share Image
![“[from "On Keeping a Notebook"]: It is a good idea to keep in touch, and I suppose that keeping in touch is what notebooks are all about…I think we are well advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not…Remember what it was to be me…” quote by Joan Didion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a90/joan-didion-497_business_from-on-keeping-a-notebook-it-is-a-good_1707023.jpg)
