I really want readers to put themselves into the shoes of each character. So the opening lines are an orienting technique: this is where you are, this is who you are. Go.

I think humor is like a shield that lets you get as close to the sad sad flame as possible - far closer, oftentimes, than drama.

exercise will never be my lover. Or even my friend. For me, a workout is more like an annoying coworker I have to see a few times a week.

During my MFA, I was lucky to be surrounded by a really supportive group of peers. And now I get feedback pretty exclusively from freaks only.

Las Vegas is incredible. Either you love it or you're a classy person with morals. I fall into the former category. It's definitely bled into my writing.

If you're a beautiful Caucasian woman, and you commit a heinous crime, it's like people don't want to acknowledge the reality of your actions.

I'm a big people pleaser; I had a very awkward adolescence. Part of me is still that person who wants everyone to like me.

I've seen men in $5,000 suits urinate in public fountains here. Las Vegas is the best place on earth.

My writing circle isn't too full of people who fall into the "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Tuesdays With Morrie" category.

Luckily I'm on prescription drugs that prevent me from worrying about anything too much.

I don't consider myself attractive. I'm an academic, and in academia, people will write you off if you look younger.

It’s always about timing. If it’s too soon, no one understands. If it’s too late, everyone’s forgotten.

Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness in another.

The problem is good has a limit, bad none!

Brand growth and dominance is created by having the highest brand value, not the lowest price tag.

Memories are sweet, cherish it...

All nature is but art unknown to thee.

Extraordinary results are directly determined by how narrow you can make your focus.

Mortals. Everything is so black and white to you.

...war is just to those for whom it is necessary, and arms are clear of impiety for those who have no hope left but in arms.

To examine the causes of life, we must first have recourse to death.