Never hide the trauma, neuroses, ignorance that you possess. Proudly display these. Never be ashamed of what makes you unique, conflicted, complicated. Beware of self-indulgence, abstractions, and the need to give away answers. Never cover up the individu

Novelette’s siblings, who were quickly becoming rich and famous, made fun of their little brother. “Your books are too little,” they told him. “Nobody wants to read little books. What people want is a good read.”