The more books we read, the clearer it becomes that the true function of a writer is to produce a masterpiece and that no other task is of any consequence.

  • -- Cyril Connolly 西里尔·康诺利

我们读的书越多,就越清楚地认识到,作家的真正职责是创作一部杰作,没有其他任何任务是重要的。

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I'm a big believer in the notion that our greatest potential lies in our darkest parts. To a certain extent it's only in facing those parts of ourselves that we can truly grow, and I think that's true of all of the characters I've played, certainly in the past few years.

我坚信,我们最大的潜力在于我们最黑暗的部分。在某种程度上,只有面对自己的这些部分,我们才能真正成长,我认为我扮演的所有角色都是如此,当然是在过去的几年里。

The function of Theology? The recitation of the incomprehensible by the unspeakable to pick the pockets of the unthinking.

神学的功能?无法言说的人背诵那些无法理解的东西,从而窃取那些没有思想的人的口袋。

Some people want to call me an Appalachian writer, even though I know some people use regional labels to belittle.

有些人想叫我阿巴拉契亚作家,尽管我知道有些人用地区标签来贬低我。

Do It Under the Influence Yourself! That's what we're shooting for! Get drunk and make your dreams come true.

你要在自己的影响下做这件事。这就是我们的目标!喝醉酒,让你的梦想成真。

To me, at its best, that's what art should do, perform both the emotional and intellectual function.

对我来说,在最好的情况下,这就是艺术应该做的,发挥情感和智力的功能。

It's a dead give away of an inexperienced writer if every character speaks with the same voice.

如果每个角色都用同样的声音说话,对一个没有经验的作家来说,这简直是天经地义。