I reject the notion that we must tell girls that the only way to be valid human beings is to turn themselves into boys.

You can't judge a book by it's cover but you can sure sell a bunch of books if you have a good one.

Build yourself a system to achieve your dreams

Anything can happen to anyone at any time and you shouldn't just live through the days, or you lose them. You should do what you can to enjoy every moment.

You always want an album to sound like its own little planet.

If you hug someone goodbye and their response is what the hell are you doing? - you may want to examine you're definition of close friend.

As a child I would just question things.

Moth, that wasn't very nice.

I love going to see the theatre whether it's a Broadway play or a Russian ballet company.

Ultimately, writing is about trusting your own mind. It is an act of discovery.

Bones heal, but the loss of my friend will never heal.