Reading was a joy, a desperately needed escape -- I didn't read to learn, I was reading to read. — Christian Bauman Joy Copy Share Image
Writing is the only art form where a good number of the artists make a slice of their living criticizing one another… — Christian Bauman Art Copy Share Image
I write for the same reason I read: because it's all there is for me. — Christian Bauman Books Copy Share Image
Literature simply becomes richer after you've been fired, rejected, stranded, or had to change a few midnight diapers. — Christian Bauman Books Copy Share Image