I saw no way out but to dive right in, to a good book.

Sometimes, when people look at me, I can see the pity in their eyes. All I want is hope, but neither of us can give it to each other.

My next option is to only write a list of the books I like, but then again, I don’t read a book I don’t like so it doesn’t solve any of my problems.

I make you see things that aren't really there and you believe every word

People don't believe me when I tell them I'm a magician who makes portals to other worlds. So I tell them I'm a writer instead.

When I realize I made someone's day, it makes my day.

A liar with a pen is a writer

I don't find any presidents all that sexy. They're not very rock'n'roll.

Triumphant hours are the Lark's Who circles skywards from his home each day: World's early riser, with bubbling golden song, Towards the firmament, guardian of April's gate.

I do not believe in self-proclaimed parties.

People will never set their faces decidedly towards heaven, and live like pilgrims, until they really feel that they are in danger of hell.

I'm a big sports fan - mainly basketball.

So I'm truly an actor who sings, and not a singer who acts.

Luck is like an atheistic word for God.

Faith is loyalty to some inspired teacher, some spiritual hero.

All of us perform better and more willingly when we know why we're doing what we have been told or asked to do.