"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." ― Amy Hempel From Amy Hempel Writer Added on 1/31/2026 About Amy Hempel 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. Born: 1951-12-14 View all quotes from Amy Hempel