I've been surprised at how much an unknown like myself can accomplish just by reaching out to people and pleading my case. Quotes for the book cover, reviews and interviews, readings and radio appearances - all this by simply moving ahead and making contact with folks I thought might enjoy the writing.

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I felt like love has been underrepresented - unironic love, just actually really falling in love.

— Patrick deWitt

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I don't necessarily want to make people stomp and clap. I simply want to engage people.

— Patrick deWitt

I worked probably 25 years by myself, just writing and working, not trying to publish much, not giving readings.

— Mary Oliver

The question about my Canadianness comes up a lot, and I'm never quite sure what to say about it. I've carved a life out for myself in Oregon, and it feels like home, not because it's the States but because that's where my friends are and where my son is.

— Patrick deWitt

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Love is dangerous; it's not something to be trifled with. As good as it feels on the way in, it feels that much worse on the way out.

— Patrick deWitt

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