Despite some struggles of our own, Americas business and economic system remains the envy of much of the world.

Actually, I'm a strong supporter of comprehensive tax reform.

Price creates incentive, and energy will be developed if there's demand for it at the price you can develop it.

I never tolerate disrespect or betrayal

It is better to be kind than be impolite.

Unfortunately, there is no expiration date on grief

When I am most deeply rooted, I feel the wildest desire to uproot myself.

Updike and Bellow and Roth were my three favorite writers when I was young and throughout my life.

I've eaten sheep's eyes, the still hot meat from a zebra killed by a lion, and maggots which give you 70 calories to the ounce.

One of the great inventions of the twentieth century was the studied, methodical engineering of myth for political ends.

Have a vision. Be demanding.

Writing and giving voice to what I am feeling makes me happy. And supporting people in finding their voice, passion, outrage and resistance. There is nothing better than that.

The Bible is to religion what the Iliad is to poetry