“You're into happiness?" the technician says, her eyes never leaving the computer screen. "I'm writing a book about it," I say. "About happiness?" she says. "Yes," I say. " Didn't the Dali Lama already write that book?” — Lisa Grunwald Copy Share Image
“I hope we're not intruding,' she croons, sweetly. "Well, I say, "I was trying to get a little work done." I give T.J. a… — Lisa Grunwald Copy Share Image
“Henry-despite his youth, his inexperience, and above all his profound gratitude for having just lost his virginity-made a mental note that this girl Lila… — Lisa Grunwald Copy Share Image
“OLD JOKE Sadie and Moishe go to see a lawyer. “What can I do for you, folks?” Moishe: “We want a divorce.” “Well, this… — Lisa Grunwald Copy Share Image
“Look," I say at last. 'You know me. You know my life. I always thought-or hoped-" "You thought what?" "I just want to be… — Lisa Grunwald Copy Share Image
“You're into happiness?" the technician says, her eyes never leaving the computer screen. "I'm writing a book about it," I say. "About happiness?" she… — Lisa Grunwald Copy Share Image
“The language of sex seemed to echo with Shop: as a Playboy, apparently, you got hammered or plastered, then you nailed or screwed or… — Lisa Grunwald Copy Share Image
“Clearly I have a talent now: I can trace every single thing back to a certain, scared place in the map of my heart.” — Lisa Grunwald Copy Share Image
“You think you’re impossible to live with? Blanche used to say,“What time do you want dinner?” And I’d say, “I don’t know, I’m not… — Lisa Grunwald Copy Share Image
“Michael stands at the dresser, putting his comb into his back right pocket, his wallet into his back left pocket, his keys into his… — Lisa Grunwald Copy Share Image
“But 'contentment'. Is that happiness? Or is that only resignation wearing a funny hat?” — Lisa Grunwald Copy Share Image
“I slide down between the sheets beside him, like a secret letter slipped into the safety of an envelope. And dream of ancient places,… — Lisa Grunwald Copy Share Image
“There is a strong connection between our ability to use our hands in useful work, and our ability to find happiness in daily life...… — Lisa Grunwald Copy Share Image
