You work hard on a book and throw it out there and then it's beyond your control. — Sara Gruen Book Copy Share Image
Keeping up the appearance of having all your marbles is hard work, but important. — Sara Gruen Aging Copy Share Image
“It's like Charlie told the cop. For this old man, this is home.” — Sara Gruen Old man Copy Share Image
It's as though I've been sleepwalking and suddenly woken to find myself here — Sara Gruen Sleepwalking Copy Share Image
...poking a lump of red Jello that jiggles outrageously, like a breast I once knew. — Sara Gruen Breasts Copy Share Image
“90/93-year-old Jacob wonders as he gazes at his aged reflection, 'When did I stop being me?” — Sara Gruen Aged Copy Share Image
When will people learn that just because you can make something doesn’t mean you should? — Sara Gruen Education Copy Share Image
When two people are meant to be together, they will be together. It's fate. — Sara Gruen Destiny Copy Share Image
I don't like outlining, because books are organic things. Sometimes a book doesn't want to be written in a certain way. — Sara Gruen Book Copy Share Image
“The person following is never in control, which she knows full well and which is exactly why she does it.” — Sara Gruen Book Copy Share Image
So what if I'm ninety-three? So what if I'm ancient and cranky and my body's a wreck? If they're willing to accept… — Sara Gruen Accept me Copy Share Image
“Don't mind Russ," he says. "He's a good kid underneath all those holes, although it's a wonder he doesn't spring a leak… — Sara Gruen Fiction Copy Share Image
I just don't think I've had the desire yet to write a vicious animal - like a dog-gone-bad or anything - where… — Sara Gruen Animal Copy Share Image
“You call your child by the names of all your other children and finally the dog before you get to his.” — Sara Gruen Animal Copy Share Image
The whole thing's illusion, [Jacob], and there's nothing wrong with that. It's what people want from us. It's what they expect. — Sara Gruen Illusion Copy Share Image
Sometimes I think if I had to choose between an ear of corn or making love to a woman, I'd choose the… — Sara Gruen Corn Copy Share Image
“ And then I laugh, because it's so ridiculous and so gorgeous and it's all I an do to not melt into… — Sara Gruen End-quote Copy Share Image
“In your thirties something strange starts to happen. It’s a mere hiccup at first, an instant of hesitation. How old are you?… — Sara Gruen Thirties Copy Share Image
“Then she turns to Midnight and perches delicately on his lowered back. He rises, arches his neck, and carries Marlena from the… — Sara Gruen Horses Follow Copy Share Image
“There’s a moment in every book when the story and characters are finally there; they come to life, they’re in control. They… — Sara Gruen Books Copy Share Image
I used to think I preferred getting old to the alternative, but now I'm not sure. Sometimes the momotony of bingo and… — Sara Gruen Alternatives Copy Share Image
Juliet is one of those rare novels that has it all: lush prose, tightly intertwined parallel narratives, intrigue, and historical detail all… — Sara Gruen Backdrop Copy Share Image
“Afterward she lies nestled against me, her hair tickling my face. I stroke her lightly, memorizing her body. I want her to… — Sara Gruen Body Copy Share Image
“Sometimes the monotony of bingo and sing alongs, ancient dusty people parked in the hallway in wheelchairs makes me long for death,… — Sara Gruen Aging Copy Share Image
“But there's nothing to be done about it. All I can do is put in time waiting for the inevitable, observing as… — Sara Gruen Ghosts Copy Share Image
“I cling to my anger with every ounce of humanity left in my ruined body, but it's no use. It slips away,… — Sara Gruen Anger Copy Share Image
“Bathing is even more embarrassing, because I have to strip down to my birthday suit in front of a nurse. Now, there… — Sara Gruen Bathing Copy Share Image
“My father felt it was his duty to continue to treat animals long after he stopped getting paid. He couldn't stand by… — Sara Gruen Animals Copy Share Image
“I reach for the napkin, and as I do I catch sight of my hands. They are knobby and crooked, thin-skinned, and—like… — Sara Gruen Vanity Copy Share Image
My platitudes don't hold their interest and I can hardly blame them for that. My real stories are all out of date.… — Sara Gruen Advent Copy Share Image
Sometimes when you get older — and I’m not talking about you, I’m talking generally, because everyone ages differently — things you… — Sara Gruen Age Copy Share Image
When you are five, you know your age down to the month. Even in your twenties, you know how old you are.… — Sara Gruen Twenties Copy Share Image
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