I never met Colleen McCullough; if I had, I probably would have cried and made a fool of myself.
I'd love to meet Shakespeare. I've done so much research on him and there are so many unanswered questions.
I collect books, and I love libraries. I love bookstores. And to me meeting a writer is important. And when I saw a book with my name on it I almost passed out.
I love Joan Didion, but I love her writing. I don't think meeting her could solve my problems or make me understand the world better.
My favorite book is anything by Kurt Vonnegut - he's my literary hero. I got to meet him several times, which was a great thrill for me. I don't really remember what we talked about.
It's always tricky, meeting an author you've admired.
Meeting authors is kind of the death of the characters. That is always heartbreaking.
The lust to meet authors ranks low, I think, on the roll of holy appetites; but it is an authentic pang.
I am a huge fan of Amitav Ghosh's work. I wish I could meet him.
