"What interests me is whatever it is that allows the heart to continue to yearn for something the intelligence knows is impossible to have: a lost love, a shelter from life's blows, the return of a time past, even a connection to the dead."
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Alice McDermott, born on June 27, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, is a celebrated American novelist renowned for her poignant explorations of family, faith, and the intricacies of everyday life. A graduate of the University of New York, McDermott's literary prowess has earned her acclaim, including the National Book Award for "Charming Billy" and a finalist spot for the Pulitzer Prize with "At Weddings and Wakes." Her evocative storytelling, steeped in her Irish-American heritage, continues to resonate deeply, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary literature.
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"In grammar school I read 'Act One' by Moss Hart, and being a playwright struck me as the most magical and romantic career anyone could have... But I never did write a play."
Alice McDermott"I like that original romance of having a pen and a legal pad and going anywhere in the world and being able to write a novel with just those two things."
Alice McDermott
"I read a little bit of nonfiction and a lot of poetry. I think of poetry as my shot of whiskey when I don't have time to savor a whole bottle of wine."
Alice McDermott"The language of the Catholic Church - the liturgy, the prayer, the gospels - was in many ways my first poetry."
Alice McDermott