"I don’t write for any group. I write to bring about a change in consciousness." ― Jeanette Winterson Topic(s): Change More From Jeanette Winterson "I don’t read reviews because by then it’s too late – whatever anyone says, the book won’t change. It is written." "Art saved me; it got me through my depression and self-loathing, back to a place of innocence." "Ordinary professionalism and 20 years’ experience can accomplish a lot, but it can’t access the hidden places." More In Change "Well… I had braces and I had to wear headgear! I loved my braces, actually. For me, they were like a piece of jewelry! Instead of the silver or pewter I had gold braces. It was so much fun, I loved them. I got to change the colors and stuff and I had the rubber bands."― Jordin Sparks "So here’s the question: Without a change in leadership, why would the next four years be any different from the last four years?"― Paul Ryan "Society can exist only on the basis that there is some amount of polished lying and that no one says exactly what he thinks."― Lin Yutang