Jean Stein asked Faulkner; Would you deny the validity of the technique in your writings, Faulkner states: "In no case... Since none of my work has met my standards, I must judge it on the basis of which has caused me the most of sorrow and anguish, as the mother said. loves the child who has become a thief or a murderer more than the one who has become a priest” (Stein). This shows readers a better understanding of some of his own life and how he feels about his mother, showing readers that much of his writing comes from her life. Interviewer Jean then asked how much of your writing is based on personal experience; Faulkner explains: “For me, a story usually begins with a single idea, a memory or a mental image… obviously writers have to use one of his tools, the environment in which he knows, mine is music” (Faulkner). This shows readers that some of his writing comes from his own personal experience as well as other inspirations such as his own memories and music. Readers of William Faulkner are shown that many aspects went into his writings, such as life experience, environment, to enable such a writer to want to write about themes such as death and grief in the world.