Adriana Trigiani
Adriana Trigiani
Adriana Trigiani is an Italian American best-selling author of sixteen books, television writer, film director, and entrepreneur based in Greenwich Village, New York City. Trigiani has published a novel a year since 2000...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
CountryUnited States of America
Adriana Trigiani quotes about
talking roots would-be
And so, when I was a young writer I always worked hard on imagery, and I knew that the roots of imagery were the senses - and that if my readers could feel, taste and see what I was talking about, I would be able to tell them a story.
writing emotional grandparent
But the most precious research to me came from the paperwork filed on behalf of my grandparents and great-grandfather. The ship's manifest showed that they could read and write. I am still emotional when I look at those boxes checked yes.
heart broken sometimes
Sometimes we get our hearts broken, only to have the right person come along to mend them.
fun differences preparation
Food is so important - it sustains us, it provides a social focal point, and it is fun. I cannot unravel the difference between love in my family and the preparation of food because they are so closely woven.
men walks ifs
If a man walks in beauty, he will create, and when he creates, he prospers.
worry anxiety important
I've learned one important lesson in my life, and I'm going to share it with you. Don't worry about bad things that haven't happened yet. It will save you a lot of anxiety.
nice feel-better made-up-stories
There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who want to know the facts, and those who want to make up a nice story to feel better. I wish I was the kind who made up stories.
girl running good-friend
All you needed is what every girl needs, a good friend. Someone to talk to, to share with, to run things by...
moving knowing world
Women move through the world never knowing their power.
secret needs secret-to-happiness
It's the secret to happiness, you know. Only take what you need.
secret purpose littles
Having a purpose is the little secret of the nonpretties. Something to do always beats something to look at.
character writing small-objects
Everything has to be clean and orderly when I sit down to write. I have candles going, and small objects that remind me of what I am working on, or bring me into the world of the character.
jewelry faux
I love rhinestones, faux jewelry.
artist needs tools
There's nothing an artist needs more - even more than excellent tools and stamina - than a deadline.