Quote by: Benjamin Alire Sáenz

I also knew I had inherited the name of the world's most famous philosopher. I hated that. Everyone expected something from me. Something I just couldn't give. So I renamed myself Ari. If I switched the letter, my name was Air. I thought it might be a great thing to be the air. I could be something and nothing at the same time. I could be necessary and also invisible. Everyone would need me and no one would be able to see me.


Author Bio


  • NameBenjamin Alire Sáenz
  • Descriptionpoet, novelist and writer from the United States
  • BornAugust 16, 1954
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter; Novelist
  • AwardsLambda Literary Award