I had the pleasure of listening to Rickie Lee Jones' Flying Cowboys album on audio cassette, which had just come out at that time because I am an elderly man.

Generally speaking, I think it is fair to say that I am a friend to the creatures of the Earth when I am not busy eating them or wearing them.

A stopped clock is correct twice a day, but a sundial can be used to stab someone, even at nighttime.

Specificity is the soul of narrative.

I am not beautiful, so I don't know why I'm making myself ugly. But the mustache stays.

All I can ask from society is that it please stop telling me why I should like sports.

I actually own a copy of my own book; that's how dedicated I am as an author.

There is no ritual that enhances creativity other than just starting.

My career as a magazine writer was largely prefaced on the idea of curiosity, to go on adventures and weasel my way into the lives of people that I admire.

A literary agent is nothing but a cheap salesman (or woman); while a writer is a cheap salesman (or woman) who also has to actually write the books.

The villain of any story is often the most compelling character.

My brain tends to take the scenic route. Things come to the forefront of my mind sooner or later, it just takes time.

I wanted to take your hand into mine and kiss it.I never dared.

Bear sorrows and calamities patiently, otherwise you will never be happy.

They are the most painful tears in the world ... the tears of the aged ... for they come from dried beds where the emotions have long burned low.

They don't want you to win.

As I've become older and more self-conscious, I'm more aware of films and the film industry. I'm sure you've seen that, but the publicity, the public side of this world is pretty scary to me.

It is not what is happening to you but rather what is happening in you that determines whether you succeed or fail.

Hope is the most beneficial of all the affections, and doth much to the prolongation of life.

Most people were startled to find out there were books that preceded Game Of Thrones. I'm a case of working forty years to be an overnight success.

I would like to be like Britney, but maybe better. But I don't wanna outshine her.