John Twelve Hawks - Life Quotes

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One of the pleasures of writing novels is that my characters usually do something. But in real life we often stay locked in a situation that we know is painful or wrong.

John Twelve Hawks

These days, I live on the grid – primarily because of medical issues. But I think that it would be hypocritical for a writer to condemn our surveillance culture and then appear on the Charlie Rose show to blather about personal details. Focusing on a writer's life undermines the power of that writer's ideas.

John Twelve Hawks

Identity is not taste or fashion; it has nothing to do with what we've purchased in the past or want to buy in the future. Identity comes from making real choices that force you to decide what is true, fair, and just. Identity is not given to you; it's earned by your life experiences.

John Twelve Hawks

Every new experience is unusual. The rest of life is just sleep and committee meetings.

John Twelve Hawks

Life is dangerous. That's what makes it interesting.

John Twelve Hawks