Every time I put a collection together I'd scrap it because there was no "meaning," until I wrote about the two black… — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
I suppose that there are many novels that are set during the summer because it's a lonely time of year. Friends come… — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
I believe that one reason I began writing essays - a form without a form, until you make it - was this:… — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
I think one of the things that started to hinder Baldwin as an artist later on was that he became really aware… — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
One of the things that's great about writing for a magazine is that every week you get to be a different person.… — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
I think Northern California is the most beautiful place on earth. And I adore New Orleans, but there's something about the air… — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
I think what we're attracted to on the page is something that is very difficult to do in life, which is to… — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
Challenging is good, like good conversation, yes? Who wants to have dinner with the same old easy listening music sounding friends all the time? — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
I think someone like Khandi Alexander, who's now on 'Treme,' is one of the most extraordinary actresses I've seen in years. But she's dependent… — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
I have not seen 'The Lion King.' I don't do black folklore. And I'm black. — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
I think you're not really teaching anyone unless you're learning yourself. — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
I used to always love taking photos, but I would always give a camera away to someone else. Now I don't give the camera… — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
If I feel like I haven't really tapped into the essence of the story when I do an assignment, I may revisit it on… — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
Great sadness can be off putting, hard to comprehend, especially if it hasn't been your experience. It's amazing for me to know now that… — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
I think that Tyler Perry's genius really has been to tap into the domestic market. He knows what his audience is based on, having… — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
I thought of the structure as musical. The first piece, for instance, contains the names/subject matter of every person to come in the book.… — Hilton Als Copy Share Image
