James Wood Quotes

A collection of quotes by James Wood.

James Wood is an acclaimed British literary critic, essayist, and novelist. Born in 1965, he earned his PhD in English Literature from Jesus College, Cambridge. Wood served as a senior editor at The New Republic and a book critic for The Guardian and The New Yorker. Known for his expert analysis and insightful commentary on literature, he has authored several influential works, including "How Fiction Works" and "The Broken Estate." Wood's writing frequently explores the art of storytelling and the complexities of character and language in fiction. He continues to be an influential figure in the world of literary criticism.

I was really bright as a kid and tested well, and it was cle

I was really bright as a kid and tested well, and it was clear that I was going to get scholarships to any schools I wanted. My dad always said I could be an engineer at that time it was the elite of society: steady job, working in science, which was then the answer to every problem we had. It was kind of a mandate. Kind of a dream he had for me.

James Wood

Dad

My parents loved each other. I was raised in a house of tota

My parents loved each other. I was raised in a house of total love and respect. My dad worked very hard and my mother was incredibly devoted to him. I can unequivocally, without any peradventure of doubt, tell you that I was raised with the kind of love that we only dream of.

James Wood

Dad

I'm famous for being nicer to my fans than anyone on the fac

I'm famous for being nicer to my fans than anyone on the face of the earth because I figure, a) They pay my salary, and b) It's probably like a big moment in your life to meet somebody so I would say, 'Just come on up.'

James Wood

Famous