Primarily, 'Black Girl/White Girl' is the story of... -Joyce Carol Oates

Primarily, 'Black Girl/White Girl' is the story of two very different, yet somehow 'fated' girls; for Genna, her 'friendship' with Minette is the most haunting of her life, though it is one-sided and ends in tragedy.

Joyce Carol Oates Quotes to Explore

I should say, one of the things about being a widow or a widower, you really, really need a sense of humor, because everything's going to fall apart....

I think it's very important for writers and artists generally to be witnesses to the world, and to be transparent. To let other people speak... to tra...

If food is poetry, is not poetry also food?...

The worst cynicism: a belief in luck....

Boxing has become America's tragic theater....

As a teacher at Princeton, I'm surrounded by people who work hard so I just make good use of my time. And I don't really think of it as work - writing...

In love there are two things - bodies and words....

I was brought up to be sympathetic toward others....

Obviously the imagination is fueled by emotions beyond the control of the conscious mind....

To write a novel is to embark on a quest that is very romantic. People have visions, and the next step is to execute them. That's a very romantic proj...

Friendship Quotes to Explore

Love and friendship are really the key, I believe, to a relationship - although I can't claim to be an expert!...

Friendship means everything to me....

I've known Brisa Trinchero for years. Our friendship blossomed in our love for the arts, but it's come into full bloom as I've watched Brisa growing h...

To be honest, nobody in this industry is your friend, but you can be friendly with everybody. I share a great rapport with a lot of people. But it's n...

Usually, you only know a neighbour due to their proximity rather than their personality. It's 'can you take my parcel' rather than 'I think our souls ...

My friendship circle is minuscule....

Sometimes the opponent is more cool, sometimes he's not, but there's no friendship inside the octagon, only when the fight is over....

We'll always have respect, but there's no friendship inside the octagon, no smiles or fun games. I'm there to knock you out or submit you. Worst case ...

I have great friends in film industry but professionalism and friendship are two different cups of tea....

Impractical Jokers' is all about friendship....