Every word the right one and exactly where it should be. That's basically the highest compliment I can give.

I can promise you books and conversation and all my heart.

The words you can't find, you borrow.

If this were a novel, I'd stop reading right now. I'd throw it across the room.

They had only ever discussed books but what, in this life, is more personal than books?

A place is not really a place without a bookstore.

And then, despite the fact that A. J. does not believe in God, he closes his eyes and thanks whomever, the higher power, with all his porcupine heart.

Why are you crying?""I was reading.

Someday, you may think of marrying. Pick someone who thinks you're the only person in the room.

His heart is too full, and no words to release it.

Every book is a world.

There is but an inch of difference between the cushioned chamber and the padded cell.

When I record something, I'll take a drive and just listen

Climate change is a serious problem. We all need to do what we can. Unless that means I've got to change stuff. Then I'm not doing it.

If you're long-term oriented, customer interests and shareholder interests are aligned.

When I write, I tend to twist my hair. Something for my small mind to do, I guess.

If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them

You are mine, Elena. If you choose to sleep in another bed, I will simply pick you up and bring you home.

That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which we can have is disregarded.

I think music should be judged on what it is. It should be very high and above everything else. It is a beautiful way of bringing people together, a little bit of an oasis in this messed-up world.

I'm writing a book about Siamese Twins that are attached at the nose. It's called: Stop Staring at Me!