I asked myself one day, 'Would it be humane of me to completely destroy my mind and soul for the music?' I knew immediately that the answer was no, so I knew I had to.

Two basic principles

The fulfilling life, the distinctive life, the relevant life is an achievement. To do whatever you do for no reason other than you love it and believe in its importance.

Oh, I have plenty of problems with Rabbit, it’s just that my comfort level with his name is standing in line behind about a hundred more important things.

You can't make me be nice.You can't make me be good.You can't make me be

When I need a break, a date night with my husband or a night out with girlfriends always does the trick.

The painful things seemed like knots on a beautiful necklace, necessary for keeping the beads in place.

If critics want to help me, let them come sit next to me while I'm writing.

The love that previously dared not speak its name has now grown hoarse from screaming it.

Storytelling is the oldest form of education.

I think that when you're in love, you progressively go back to who you are.