Quote of the day
I can only say that one's individual situation is more real and important to oneself than the devastations of fates and empires especially when they do not vitally affect oneself
Gordon Lish

Born: February 11, 1934 (age 92)
Bio: Gordon Lish is an American writer. As a literary editor, he championed many American authors, particularly Raymond Carver, Barry Hannah, Amy Hempel, Rick Bass, and Richard Ford. He is the father of the novelist Atticus Lish.
Known for:
- Dear Mr. Capote (1983)
- What I know so far (1984)
- Zimzum (1993)
- Mourner at the door (1988)







