Amount Quote by Robert Silverberg
“Autobiography. Apparently one should not name the names of those one has been to bed with, or give explicit figures on the amount of money one has earned, those being the two data most eagerly sought by readers; all the rest is legitimate to reveal.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author on autobiographical writing, 1975
Authors often omit personal details, focusing on narrative over private data.
In simple terms: Writers hide personal info, share story.
Balance transparency with privacy in storytelling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- biographies
- memoirs
- journalism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What details enhance a story?
- When is privacy more important?
Readers may crave more personal insight.