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Emily Giffin Quotes

American - Author | March 20, 1972 -

I never outline my novels before I write. I do have a vague sense of beginning, middle, and end at the outset of each book, but for me, writing has always been a very character-driven process.

Beginning Me Writing Book End Never

To write convincingly, I think you must be able to relate, in some way, to what a character is experiencing.

Character Think You Way Write Must

My favorite movie of all-time is 'Stand By Me,' and I re-read my favorite young adult books often.

Me Stand Young Adult Favorite Books

For an interesting nonfiction read, I really enjoyed 'Quiet' by Susan Cain. I read it with my husband, who is a true introvert, whereas I am an introvert masquerading as an extrovert.

I Am Husband Interesting Quiet True

I have unabashed Bieber Fever and routinely Google 'Justin and Selena.' They are so cute together.

Cute Together Google Fever Justin

Like the rest of the planet, I'm absolutely dying to see Baz Luhrmann's 'The Great Gatsby' and am thrilled that Leonardo DiCaprio was cast in it - he's perfect.

Great Rest Perfect Dying See Planet

I didn't drink in high school, and neither did any of my boyfriends.

School High School Drink High Did

I find flawed characters much more interesting than perfect ones and enjoy the challenge of making readers root for them in spite of their unsympathetic path and destructive choices.

Path Challenge Choices Interesting

I aim for four workouts a week. I work out with a trainer once a week. Then, I take a circuit class twice a week. The fourth workout is random, depending on what I'm in the mood for - either a run, a spin class, or yoga.

Work Random Week Run Mood Class

I think exercise is critical to my writing and an essential way to recharge.

Writing Think Exercise Way Critical

I'm a huge Elizabeth Berg fan. Her novels are always charming, thoughtful, and filled with lively, three-dimensional characters.

Thoughtful Always Charming Her Fan

I've been obsessed with the Kennedys since I was a child, and Bobby Kennedy is, hands down, my favorite among them.

Child Hands Down Favorite Been Them

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