Often my characters have some kind of idealism or grand belief that they're pursuing.

I'm always reading. And I keep a whole list of stories, often unusual stories. There are a hundred some-odd ideas on that list.

You exist in the minds of other people.

People are really stuck on their ideas about themselves.

I don't know if any of the people perceive themselves as having been made fun of.

I've gotten used to spending more time with heavily narrative stories.

Sometimes, I'll read a news story and there will be one line about something else, and I'll find it interesting and look into it. That can often turn into an entire story on its own.

That's always disappointing when you find a good story and you realize the person has died, because then it's difficult to report.

Only the man who thinks himself a fool is as wise as he thinks.

I owned a 1972 Plymouth Valiant that we bought for $125. It was infested with cockroaches and geckos - it was its own little ecosystem.

I am not interested in releasing best of stuff and I have not given my permission. You release best of packages when you're a has-been and have nothing new to offer.

Order is never observed; it is disorder which attracts attention because it is awkward and intrusive.

Results like these [state of the earth] do not belong on the resumé of a supreme being.

I don't want to be remembered, I want to be here!

No matter how much I try, I cant figure out how to not be adorable!

The true spirit of Christmas is love

If you would live innocently, seek solitude.

Love needs to be proved by action.