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My relationship with 'Pollyanna' is a very personal one, because Pollyanna got me through my childhood.

I don't have a Pollyana attitude toward life that claims everything is lovely.

I'm not a Pollyanna; I'm a pragmatist.

This is a cliche, but in fiction, I feel it is easier for me to get to some sort of truth, some kind of more honest writing.

You know, I do have a little Pollyanna in me.

The kind of fiction I'm trying to write is about telling the truth.

I try to write about real women, real people - in other words flawed characters.

Fiction is a piece of truth that turns lies to meaning.

Truth is more peculiar than fiction. Life is really a startling place.

Shirley Valentine is a beautiful character and so well written. What Shirley speaks and thinks is so logical.