It’s lovely when writers I like like each other.

It doesn't matter. I have books, new books, and I can bear anything as long as there are books.

Interlibrary loans are a wonder of the world and a glory of civilization.

If I were omnipotent and omnibenevolent I wouldn't be so damn ineffable.

If you love books enough, books will love you back.

I care more about the people in books than the people I see every day.

You can't do magic with books unless they're very special copies.

One of the things I've always liked about science fiction is the way it makes you think about things, and look at things from angles you'd never have thought about before.

magic can make things happen before you do it. It can make things have happened.

You can never be sure where you are with magic.

I wish magic was more dramatic

The truth is of course is that there is no journey. We are arriving and departing all at the same time.

The passion to explore is at the heart of being human.

It's a disgrace that we have millions of people who are uninsured.

I take my fundamental cue from John Coltrane that says there must be a priority of integrity, honesty, decency, and mastery of craft.

I directed a half hour comedy pilot, 'Upgrade,' and had one of the best times ever! I had such a great time directing; I would love to get to direct another project.

I just want to be in the moment and enjoy the outdoors and nature. Be able to take advantage of all the things God provided for us. That would be really nice.

The bone-breaking thing is something that I put in many narratives.

I want purple trews, lass," Drustan called over the door. "No," she said irritably. "And a purple shirt.

As your career grows, the list of things that makes you happy should not become smaller, it should become bigger.

I still have things to learn, especially on defense.