Tama Janowitz Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tama Janowitz.

Tama Janowitz is an American author and cultural icon known for her provocative and satirical writing style. Born in 1954, she gained popularity in the 1980s with her collection of short stories titled "Slaves of New York," which depicted the gritty, eccentric life in Manhattan's downtown art scene. Janowitz's works often explore themes of love, sex, and identity, and her unique voice captivated a generation. She continues to write novels, essays, and screenplays, leaving an indelible mark on American literature.

On bad days, I think I'd like to be a plastic surgeon who go

On bad days, I think I'd like to be a plastic surgeon who goes to Third World countries and operates on children in villages with airlifts, and then I think, 'Yeah, right, I'm going to go back to undergraduate school and take all the biology I missed and then go to medical school.' No. No.

Tama Janowitz

Medical

Long after the bomb falls and you and your good deeds are go

Long after the bomb falls and you and your good deeds are gone, cockroaches will still be here, prowling the streets like armored cars.

Tama Janowitz

Insects

With publicity comes humiliation.

With publicity comes humiliation.

Tama Janowitz

Publicity