Madison Smartt Bell quotes

To me, there is nothing more soothing than the song of a mosquito that cant get through the mesh to bite you. (Madison Smartt Bell)
I have always had a mystical attitude toward inspiration. Thats my nature. View quote
Madison Smartt Bell
Since the 1960s, exile for Haitians is a condition that ends only to begin again. View quote
Madison Smartt Bell
I dont call myself a very good Christian, but I think I know one when I see one, and I also think I know when I dont. View quote
Madison Smartt Bell
Haiti was founded by African slaves who rose against their European masters, had a revolution, and created a new state. There is no other such event in Western history. View quote
Madison Smartt Bell
I had been an abject fan of Robert Stone since the early eighties, when I borrowed a copy of 'A Flag for Sunrise' to read on a plane to Rome. I was twenty-something, with a first novel under my belt. View quote
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In 'For Whom the Bell Tolls,' Hemingway cozies up to revolution by romanticizing it (and not only with those execrable love scenes). View quote
Madison Smartt Bell

Madison Smartt Bell

Occupation: American Novelist
Born: August 1, 1957
Quotes count: 7