“I grew up in a family where, through my teenage years, I was expected ...” — John Irving Quote

“I grew up in a family where, through my teenage years, I was expected to go to church on Sunday. It wasn't terribly painful. I thought some of the stories were neat; I liked some of the liturgy and some of the songs.”

“It doesn't really matter who said it - it's so obviously true. Bevore you can write anything, you have to notice something.”

“Don't forget this, too: Rumors aren't interested in the unsensational story; rumors don't care what's true.”