“There is something called the rapture of the deep, and it refers to what happens when a deep-sea diver spends too much time at the bottom of the ocean and can't tell which way is up. When he surfaces, he's liable to have a condition called the bends, where the body can't adapt to the oxygen levels in the atmosphere. All of this happens to me when I surface from a great book.”

American writer, playwright, journalist, and filmmaker

Nora Ephron was an American writer, playwright, journalist, and filmmaker. She is best known for writing and directing romantic comedy films, and for a career that moved easily between page, stage, and screen. Her work brought her major recognition, including a BAFTA Award. She was also nominated for three Academy Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, and three Writers Guild of America Awards. Her writing and films are often associated with sharp observation and a light, conversational touch.