If you want to write, you write. Talent is simply not enough.

Time may heal all wounds, but it does not erase the scars.

Literature is a textually transmitted disease, normally contracted in childhood.

A book is a wonderful present. Though it may grow worn, it will never grow old.

Childrens books change lives. Stories pour into the hearts of children and help make them what they become.

Love the writing, love the writing, love the writing... the rest will follow.

It's never perfect when I write it down the first time, or the second time, or the fifth time. But it always gets better as I go over it and over it.

Take a step, breathe in the world, give it out again in story, poem, song, art.

Ideas are the cheapest part of the writing. They are free. The hard part is what you do with ideas you've gathered.

Language helps develp life as surely as it reflects life. It is a most important part of our human condition.

Stories," he'd said, his voice low and almost husky, "we are made up of stories. And even the one's that seem the most like lies can be our deepest hidden truths.

You want to invent new ideas, not rules

I am too far gone to be rehabilitated.

Life is so tough. I don't know how old you are, but I've seen so much in a wink. One phone call and your life is changed forever. We all know that. You better laugh at everything.

The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.

People now realize that globalization is not only for the multi-nationals and the circulation of money.

We think we understand each other, but we never really do.

My writing process is very feedback-based. When I do stand-up, I listen to the audience. I try to understand what's connecting, what's not connecting, and then rewrite, rewrite and rewrite.

When God gives, he holds nothing back.

Respect is based on Friendship,and friendship is based on love and love is so accidental isn't it ?

As the quality of water changes with the nature of the soil;So will a man's reason vary with the quality of his friends.