One way to be aware of it, to teach to yourself, is simply to read work aloud. I love reading the endings of books aloud when I start nearing the end.

I start with voice, maybe a sentence. That sentence might embody an image, and I go from there. One sentence to the next. Sound drives the work these days - sound before description.

I think my methods are more suggestive than assertive. Check out those passages again and see what you think.

The only way to explain how some people dress for the airport is they think no one else will be there.

There's much to be said for challenging fate instead of ducking behind it.

The movie I end up with is the movie I aspired to make.

When Scorsese shoots a violent scene, it's very uncomfortable - it's not like watching 'Rambo.'

Write a living will. And become an organ donor!

Here's how to determine God's will for your life: Go wherever your gifts will be exploited the most.

I want a lot to eat, I'm going to think today.

I've got a bit of Scottish Blood... On my kitchen knife!!

I think that people's weight fluctuates. It happens. It happens to everybody.

One prefers, of course, on all occasions to be stainless and above reproach, but, failing that, the next best thing is unquestionably to have got rid of the body.