Even the most political poem is an act of faith.

...I'm in a little bubble of warmth, just like I had with Ellis, a place I never thought I'd be again.

Most of my writing life consist of nothing more than unglamorous, disciplined labor. I sit at my desk and I work like a farmer, and that's how it gets done.

The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depend upon himself and not upon other men has adopted the very best plan for living happily.

We are living in a popular culture where everything is overexposed.

I won't back down. I get a satisfaction from being tested and defeating the test.

I've never been into parties, premieres or night-clubbing

God gives all God asks all

I play a whole lot of instruments pretty badly, instead of playing one instrument really well.

To be honest, I've never had an easy relationship with being a writer, though I persist.

The best city for fashion is Tokyo. You see styles there you won't see in London, Paris, Milan or New York. I also like the fashion scene in Los Angeles - it has a unique look.