Everything has to be pulling weight in a short story for it to be really of the first order.
Tobias WolffNot long after I published my first book, I quickly found I was terrible at being interviewed.
Tom WolfeAt first, I wanted to start my own label, but it was such a full-time job that it became too much.
Vonda ShepardIn France, a first lady has no status, and therefore she isn't supposed to do anything else.
Valerie TrierweilerDon't you dare print my first name. That would make me sound like a real country girl.
Vesta Williams