Dana Spiotta Quotes

A collection of quotes by Dana Spiotta.

Dana Spiotta is an American author known for her thought-provoking novels. She was born in 1966 and grew up in New Jersey. Spiotta studied at Barnard College and received her MFA from Syracuse University. Her debut novel, "Lightning Field," was published in 2001 and received critical acclaim. She has since written several other novels, including "Eat the Document," which was a finalist for the National Book Award, and "Innocents and Others." Spiotta's works often explore themes of identity, media, and the complexities of human relationships.

I'm thinking about past events. I'm interested in recall, ex

I'm thinking about past events. I'm interested in recall, exact recall, of what was said, who said it and to whom. I want to know the truth, undistorted by time and revision and wishes and regrets.

Dana Spiotta

Truth Memory Writing

I try to write about how we live today, how we use language,

I try to write about how we live today, how we use language, technology, our bodies.

Dana Spiotta

Technology

I don't have a lot of skills, but one thing I can do is, I c

I don't have a lot of skills, but one thing I can do is, I can compartmentalize. I can make that a little world that I can go back to, so I can be a waitress, or I can be a teacher, and then go and work on my book.

Dana Spiotta

Teacher