Most of screenplay writing is deciding which voices you want to listen to and take on board.

I think the great thing about theatre, and if you start in theatre, is that it does build a confidence in poetic themes and ideas.

The process of re-writing and writing and re-writing means that you may have a brilliant phrase, but over time it distills and distorts and changes.

I think age is really changing how I write and the themes that I connect with. But there are also things I'm really intrigued about.

I find it fascinating to see other people's photos on social media but I don't upload pictures myself. I don't even know how to. I'm completely digital-phobic.

I wasn’t born to fetch, or sit, or accept a beating. I’m here to be me, to write, and know my purpose.

You know, I don't think I've ever listened to someone's commentary. Ever.

I can score 20 points if I want to, but that's not my desire.

I'm a huge Sissy Spacek fan.

Basically, I want people to feel feelings. It's too easy to go through this world being told to keep our emotions in check, as if they inhibit us in some way or another.

My philosophy: find what it is you want to say, walk in the room, say it, and get the hell out.

The more you love, the more loving you become. That's just the way it works. It is a generosity of spirit.

Michael Taylor is not being executed for homicide. Michael Taylor is being executed for raping a white female.

Everyone is the keeper of a dream

Cannot we let [children] be themselves, and enjoy life in their own way? You are trying to make another you. One's enough.