“Writing is an act of paying attention. Of moving towards the essential which lies, hidden, behind the costumes, baubles & doodads of survival. Remove all the noise and explore what you are left with: what is your self busy hiding from your self?”— Quiara Alegría Hudes, twitter.com
“Trying not to cry. when i cry while writing, the writing turns broad. But if i can stave off the tears, stand at the exact horizon where they well up but don't quite fall. . .good thinking lies there, clarity & fullness, at that border.”— Quiara A Hudes, twitter.com
“When you feel the instinct to apologize to your oppressors, don't do it. Hold your tongue, grab a pen, whip up an ink storm. Write.”— Quiara Alegría Hudes, twitter.com