A biography for Rita Mae Brownhasn’t been written yet.
“About all you can do in life is be who you are. Some people will love you for you. Most will love you for what you can do for them, and some won't like you at all.”
“The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you.”
“Writers will happen in the best of families.”
“I finally figured out the only reason to be alive is to enjoy it.”
“Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.”
“You can't be truly rude until you understand good manners.”
“I mean, what do people talk about when they're married?" "Their kids, I guess." "Maybe that's all they have in common.”