215 Quotes by Andrew Sean Greer

There's a certain point in chemistry and in calculus where I reached the end of my abilities, and I realized, 'This is where I'm stupid.'

To say 'A High Wind in Jamaica' is a novel about children who are abducted by pirates is to make it seem like a children's book. But that's completely wrong; its theme is actually how heartless children are.

Some books inspire one to read, and some inspire one to write; for selfish reasons, I'm always looking for the latter.

'A High Wind in Jamaica' is like those books you used to read under the covers with a flashlight - only infinitely more delicious... and macabre.

My grandmother wore a beehive hairdo even when it was out of fashion.

They say you hit your stride as a writer at about 50. I'm hoping to do that.

There must be times when people look in the mirror and they realize they're 60.

I feel like artists, as much as we'd like to think we're communal, are pretty much loners.