I've learned not to hide behind a veil of irony - to talk about my work in a more honest way.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
There are elements of irony in my work, of course.
When I was a boy, unconsciously, spontaneously I learned the art of telling ironic stories.
I have wit in my work and a sense of humor, but I do not use irony in any way.
To me the biggest irony of this lifetime that I'm living is that for someone who thrives in the public eye in the creative ways that I do, I actually don't enjoy being in the public eye.
I'm more comfortable revealing myself than hiding behind metaphors. I respond to artists who reveal something of themselves.
Irony is a great tool to deal with things. It's an intellectualization, a way to go above things, which can work.
My book has a very simple surface, but there are layers of irony and paradox all the way through it.
Irony is the gaiety of reflection and the joy of wisdom.
Irony is one of my favorite aspects of life.
I think I would explode in flames of irony if I were to option an idea that I was satirizing in a novel.