When I wrote 'Silver Linings,' I thought I was writing a book about the Philadelphia Eagles and male bonding, but when the… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
I will not be quoting Hemingway anytime soon, nor will I ever read another one of his books. And if he were… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
When I sit down to write, I don't think, 'OK, what is the next David O. Russell film I can write, or… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
I was writing full time after quitting a job as a high school English teacher, and I hadn't been able to sell… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
I always talk to young writers about when you make art in your room, you make art. And when you send it… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
People can be cruel,' he says with a sympathetic look that makes me trust him even more. And right then I realize… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
I write about people who are usually damaged or neglected by society finding each other and forming relationships that are quite extraordinary… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
I grew up in a blue-collar neighborhood and was raised by a man who did not emote, ever... I always cry at movies, and… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
Life is not a PG feel-good movie. Real life often ends badly. Literature tries to document this reality, while showing us it is still… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
Maybe my movie isn't over, I say, because sometimes moviemakers trick the audience with a false bad ending, and just when you think the… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
“Like maybe he really, truly believes I'm worth listening to, worth saving.” — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
You need to make time for family no matter what happens in your life. — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
“the only way you could meet my crazy was by doing something crazy for yourself” — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
When I travel round the country, people can't place my accent; if there's someone in the audience, they'll be like, 'You're from Philadelphia', but… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
“Empiezo a comprender que tenemos una clase de amistad en la que no se necesitan muchas palabras.” — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
When she needed help most, she was abandoned--and only when she offered help to others was she beloved. — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
