I really don’t want to encourage younger writers. · John Updike

Rabbit realized the world was not solid and benign

I really don’t want to encourage younger writers. Keep them down and out and silent is my motto. Do they talk about encouraging younger actresses? No. You don’t want any younger actress to come along and outshine you.

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John Updike

1932-03-18 — 2009-01-27 · Reading

John Updike was an acclaimed American writer, known for his elegant prose and for exploring the lives of the American middle class, focusing on the complexities of human relationships, sexuality, and spirituality. His novels and short stories often portray suburban life and the existential dilemmas of his characters.