I started writing when I was a journalist. But every time I sat down to write a novel or a story, I ended up writing about myself, which was incredibly annoying and self-involved.

I could never do just one thing, but everything I do is in the direction of stories. Sometimes writing them, sometimes showcasing them, sometimes letting people see them.

I think the secret of memoirs is keeping those parts of yourself off the page, which makes what you do share more valuable.

Happiness is a big joke

In fact, you"-he pointed his fork at me-"look like a fairy tale.

Jack, " said Charles, "he's making up words again.""Yes, " Jack replied, "but he's getting better at it, don't you think?

I found that people like rules, and I love to tell people what to do. It's not rocket science when it comes to weight loss. It's about eating a little less and moving a little bit more.

As he weeps to wicked birds of prey, who pick up on his bread crumb sins, and there are no sins inside the Gates of Eden.

In Ireland, it's been like U2 and The Cranberries, which is rock, but you know they're Irish.

I hated Ali. God might not like me talking that way, but its in my heart.

In spite of its romantic frisson, the position of muse is very vague and largely thankless for the muse herself.

Los Angeles: where dreams go to make movies about themselves dying.

Don't spend your money till you have it.