Amy Hempel

Writer

1951-12-14

Amy Hempel is an American writer known for short fiction and creative writing instruction. She is associated with minimalist contemporary American short stories and collections such as Reasons to Live.

Quotes by Amy Hempel

I had my own bed. I slept in it alone, except for those times when we needed— not sex— but sex was how we got there.
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There's so much I can't read because I get so exasperated. Someone starts describing the character boarding the plane and pulling the seat back. And I just want to say, Babe, I have been downtown. I have been up in a plane. Give me some credit.
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I had my own bed. I slept in it alone, except for those times when we needed— not sex— but sex was how we got there.
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There's so much I can't read because I get so exasperated. Someone starts describing the character boarding the plane and pulling the seat back. And I just want to say, Babe, I have been downtown. I have been up in a plane. Give me some credit.
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I wanted to be a veterinarian, but slipped up when I hit organic chemistry.
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