Having both a pet and a book...absolute heaven. Mark Rubinstein More Quotes by Mark Rubinstein More Quotes From Mark Rubinstein If you're a writer, you've chosen art as a way of life. You must accept that some will like your work and others will not. It's the life you chose, so live with it and don't complain. Mark Rubinstein complaining way art A writer has many tools: eyes, ears, nose, sensations, thoughts feelings and imagination. The tools can construct a house of stories. Mark Rubinstein eye imagination house Why do I love writing? I can be who I want, do what I want, hurt who I want, and make the world over, just the way I'd love to have it. Mark Rubinstein hurt writing world Listening is crucial for any novelist. Stories & ideas abound. We too often talk about ourselves & block out the richness others may offer. Mark Rubinstein block listening ideas Having a dog or cat will open your heart. Reading a book will open your mind. Having both a pet and a book... absolute heaven. Mark Rubinstein reading dog book