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For all forms, writing dialogue is almost like writing music. I pay close attention to rhythms and tones. — Sefi Atta

I say really stupid things sometimes. When I go back and watch some of my old interviews from when I was younger, I just cringe. — Michelle Pfeiffer

I have to say that writing about my writing process is more daunting than writing non-fiction. — Sefi Atta

In a recording, your ear believes and accepts the trumpets as part of the ensemble, but you can't do that in a concert hall. — Geoff Zanelli

I don't remember being a keen reader, but apparently I was. My aunt told me that whenever I was teased for reading, I would say, "To each his own." — Sefi Atta

As a student in England, I studied French and English literature. I read L'Etranger and the rhythm of the novel felt familiar to me - very African. — Sefi Atta

I'm addicted to writing. — Sefi Atta

People don't fear the wind until it fells a tree. Then, they say it's too much. — Sefi Atta

I always begin [a novel] with outlines, but they change and so do my endings and beginnings. — Sefi Atta

Put an end to so great an evil and arrive at a peace settlement whatever the outcome, and whatever the conditions. — William Of Tyre

I know what I want to do, and it makes sense to get going. — Warren Buffett

Every man has his price. — Robert Walpole

My accountancy experience could come in handy if ever I find myself in the right position. For now, I'm very happy to write. — Sefi Atta

I never wanted to be a writer; I just had stories I needed to tell. — Sefi Atta

At some point, practicality requires that you reach out to people in the business. You have to take care of business if you value your work. — Sefi Atta