I didn't want to just write a series - I wanted to write an epic, on story that spans three books, where decisions made in the first impact the last.

The world would be a better place if people stopped voting for folksy candidates they could have a beer with and started voting for people smarter than they are.

No matter how long you spend at creation, you're always a student.

Stephen King is open about the fact that he continues to learn the craft, and if King hasn't got it figured out yet, what the hell hope have the rest of us got?

Personally, one of the most helpful things I learned was three-act structure. For my first four or so novels, I built the structure intuitively.

Hollywood is a deeply odd place. There are so many factors that have to go perfectly, so many schedules and visions that have to snap together for a film even to be made, much less be good.

I'm always geeking out about something.

He never realized how noisy American silence was until all the gadgets died.

even I get angry, as I see something lovable, immediately I want to hug him indeep love .anger takes a place of flowof breathing in peace

It's kind of ironic that the two sports with the greatest characters, boxing and horse racing, have both been on the decline. In both cases it's for the lack of a suitable hero.

Animals can communicate quite well. And they do. And generally speaking, they are ignored

... alas! in the exercise of the arts, industry scarce bears the name of merit.

thanks to my friends for their care in my breeding, Who taught me betimes to love working and reading.

Values hold the team together, provide stability for the team to grow upon, measure the team's performance, give direction and guidance and attract like-minded people.

Real estate is one sector that India is not very proud of.

The Orenda is a powerful story from history, folklore and the imagination, based on the universality of human cruelty, superstition and perseverance. Wonderful writing.

Position yourself well enough, and circumstances will do the rest.

You might say it was my return to the living that launched me as a singer. I was placed in an oxygen tent, and the doctors brought me back to life.