Despite popular conviction, a writer needn't wear black, be unshaven, sickly and parade around New York's East Village spewing aphorisms and scaring children.

Subtlety is the mark of confidence and is thus by far the hardest thing for a writer to achieve.

My only sin in this world has been that I have been truthful and honest and God has blessed me for this earthly sin.

We can either save the planet from catastrophic warming, or protect fossil fuel CEOs. Not both. Do the math(s)

It's always about the music, never about anything else.

The federal government's most useful role is not to rush into a program of excessive increases in public expenditures, but to expand the incentives and opportunities for private expenditures.

Confused, I asked, "The coven's what?" "Plumber," Ivy said, looking pale as she leaned on Glenn. "You know. Stops leaks?" Oh goodie. I'm a leak.

Of the many qualities I adore about Melissa McCarthy as a comedian and as a dramatic actor, the best is how fully she gives herself to every character she plays.

For the human species to evolve, the conversation must deepen.

I don't care if you are a good mathematician, or a good athletic, or not good at anything- that you think. But I'm gonna come and tell you that you're awesome the way you are.

There's something about the silence of people listening to someone or watching someone - I just... I love that.

I know I am deathless. No doubt I have died myself ten thousand times before. I laugh at what you call dissolution, and I know the amplitude of time.