Erica Jong Quotes

If you don't risk anything, you risk even more. - Erica Jong

I write slowly by hand. Publishing is effectively bankrupt for you unless you are Danielle Steele. It takes a year to write book and advances are going down or disappearing. - Erica Jong

I went for years not finishing anything. Because, of course, when you finish something you can be judged . . . I had poems which were re-written so many times I suspect it was just a way of avoiding sending them out. - Erica Jong

I thought to spend my declining years writing poetry and teaching - but that won't pay the Bergdorf's bill. I think I'll move to somewhere life is cheaper. - Erica Jong

I remember everything but forgive anyway. - Erica Jong

I never became a writer for the money. I am a poet first. Even getting published is a miracle for poets. - Erica Jong

I know some good marriages - marriages where both people are just trying to get through their days by helping each other, being good to each other. - Erica Jong

I have not ceased being fearful, but I have ceased to let fear control me. I have accepted fear as part of life specifically fear of change and fear of the unknown;and I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says, turn back, turn back,you'll die if you venture too far. - Erica Jong

I have forgotten my rave reviews and memorized my vicious ones - like most writers. - Erica Jong

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