Connie Willis — American Writer born on December 31, 1945,

Constance Elaine Trimmer Willis is an American science fiction/fantasy writer. She has won eleven Hugo Awards and seven Nebula Awards for particular works—more major awards than any other writer—most recently the year's "Best Novel" Hugo and Nebula Awards for Blackout/All Clear. She was inducted by the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Science Fiction Writers of America named her its 28th SFWA Grand Master in 2011... (wikipedia)

I have never written anything in one draft, not even a grocery list, although I have heard from friends that this is actually possible.
Fred Astaire is my hero. I love him because he was willing to kill himself to make his art look effortless. And because he proved it's possible to be an artist and a good person.
I am a Colorado native, and, no, I did not vote for the anti-gay amendment or the same-sex marriage ban, and I am not a member of a militia.
It is my belief that everything you need to know about the world can be learned in a church choir.
Writers are too neurotic to ever be happy.