Sure, I went through my 'J'accuse' phase. I was so angry for so long, I could hardly have a conversation without getting into an argument. And it was only when I felt I could finally distance myself from my past that I began to write about what happened - not just to me, but to lots of young people. I think my story is a cautionary tale.
More Quotes by Frank McCourt
Happiness is hard to recall. Its just a glow.
The sky is the limit. You never have the same experience twice.
That's what kept us going - a sense of absurdity, rather than humor.
Everyone has a story to tell. All you have to do is write it. But it's not that easy.
The happy childhood is hardly worth your while.
I think there are two cities in the world - New York and Rome.