William Kennedy
Born: 01-16-1928
William Kennedy is an acclaimed American novelist and journalist, renowned for his Albany Cycle series, which vividly portrays life in Albany, New York. A Pulitzer Prize winner for "Ironweed," Kennedy's storytelling blends historical fiction with deep character studies. His work often explores themes of politics, family, and resilience. A former journalist, Kennedy’s narrative craft is enriched by his keen eye for detail and commitment to authentic, compelling narratives.
Book summaries for books written by William Kennedy
Quotes
Fate is what you're called when you don't like your lot.
What's past is past, a done deal.
To be a bum, you need a passion.
People think I'm weak 'cause I'm gentle. They ain't weak. They're just too gentle. There's a difference.
When you're a drunk, you live in a world that's always being slightly rearranged.
I don't believe in inventing pain to keep oneself alive.
We change, but not till we're ready.
You can't help what's gone by. It's gone by, and you have to keep going.
A vision can be true, but there are many kinds of truth.
Ain't no place special to die. Mostly, folks die when they die.
Folks spend too much time trying to figure out when, and why, and how to die.
All men want to live forever.