People abandoned one another constantly without performing the courtesy of of actually disappearing. They left, but didn't, lurking about, a constant reminder of what could or should have been.

Right now, it felt like there was nowhere for his thoughts to alight that wasn't rife with land mines of regret or anger or guilt.

People wrote me off but they did not realize that I was a writer.

A very powerful theme in fiction is that of loss.

I don't read books, but I have friends who do.

I wish there had been a music business 101 course I could have taken.

There is too much animal courage in society and not sufficient moral courage.

I also like to eat very much, so I like all different types of foods.

Children are amazing. Believe in yourself and stay strong. And remember that there are people out there who can help you when things get tough.

Get stoned and abandon all constructive activity.

I’ve never believed in risking what my family and friends have and need in order to pursue what they don’t have and don’t need.

Everyone has a right to pronounce foreign names as he chooses.