Aimee Bender quotes - page 2

Some creative writing programs seem evil, but my experience at Irvine was totally the opposite, where I feel like they were really good at focusing in on each writers voice and setting. When I felt like I was obligated to write a story that was more typical, no one really liked it. (Aimee Bender)
I liked Hans Christian Andersen because the tales were so dark and tragic. View quote
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I was right at the edge of their circle, like the tail of a Q... View quote
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Many kids, it seemed, would find out that their parents were flawed, messed-up people later in life, and I didn't appreciate getting to know it all so strong and early. View quote
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and I get refill number three or four and the wine is making my bones loose and it's giving my hair a red sheen and my breasts are blooming and my eyes feel sultry and wise and the dress is water. View quote
Aimee Bender

Aimee Bender

Occupation: American Novelist
Born: June 28, 1969
Quotes count: 30

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