More quotes by Susan Sontag

"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list."
"A writer, I think, is someone who pays attention to the world."[Speech upon being awarded the Friedenspreis des Deutschen Buchhandels (Peace Prize of the German Book Trade), Frankfurt Book Fair, October 12, 2003]"
"Interpretation is the revenge of the intellectual upon art."
"Do stuff. be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration's shove or society's kiss on your forehead. Pay attention. It's all about paying attention. attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. stay eager."
"The writer is either a practicing recluse or a delinquent, guilt-ridden one--or both. Usually both."