Welcome to a treasury of insight and inspiration from the brilliant mind of Marisha Pessl. As an acclaimed American author known for her thought-provoking narratives and evocative prose, Pessl has carved a niche in contemporary literature with her distinctive storytelling style. From the gripping mystery of Special Topics in Calamity Physics to the labyrinthine intrigue of Night Film, Pessl’s works captivate readers with their richly drawn characters, intricate plots, and keen observations on the human condition.
In this collection of Marisha Pessl quotes, we delve into the profound depths of her words, exploring themes of identity, perception, and the enigmatic nature of reality. Whether you’re seeking literary wisdom, introspective reflection, or simply a glimpse into the mind of a master storyteller, these quotes offer a glimpse into Pessl’s unique perspective on life, art, and everything in between.
Certainly one of the surprising truths of having a book published is realizing that your book is as open to interpretation as an abstract painting. People bring their own beliefs and attitudes to your work, which is thrilling and surprising at the same time. Marisha Pessl
Good bands you can kind of lose, then come back and realize they’re still good. Marisha Pessl
I hate to think of a day where a compelling book or a compelling authorial voice would be lost simply because that person doesn’t have a Web site. But I think that, to use the Internet in a positive way, to turn people on to reading, is something that authors shouldn’t really shy away from necessarily. Marisha Pessl
Occasionally when I’m procrastinating writing, I’ll while away the hours on iTunes. You can just keep going forever and find these bands you’d never normally hear of. Marisha Pessl
I haven’t always been a writer and I suppose I tiptoed around the idea of writing full time, because it’s so isolating. Marisha Pessl
When I’m creating characters, I definitely think of theme songs. Writing for me is very visual, so I sometimes think of it in terms of a movie with a soundtrack, and try to transfer that to words. Marisha Pessl
If I scribbled a few words on a cocktail napkin and showed it to my family, they’d proclaim it astonishing and more culturally relevant than the Bible. Marisha Pessl
I think every writer has a book that haunts them, and on some level, every book you write is a reaction to it. ‘Lolita’ is that book for me. Nabokov’s love of wordplay, descriptive detail, artfully complex plots, and his themes of obsession and lost love, are inspiring. Marisha Pessl
In college I studied ’60s and ’70s radicalism, student activism, forms of political violence, groups like the Weathermen, the Black Panthers, the Symbionese Liberation Army, the New Left. Marisha Pessl
In America, people of a certain age ask, ‘Where were you when Kennedy was shot?’ In my house you were more likely to be asked, ‘Where were you when you first read ‘The Catcher In The Rye?’ Marisha Pessl
I believe writers need to be chameleons, or like Meryl Streep, who can play all sorts of characters. A good writer should be able to cross gender lines and people of all social classes. So for me, writing from a male point of view would be a great challenge, that I would look forward to taking on. Marisha Pessl
