So age after age — will it be soon, O Lord? —Beneath the scalpel of nature and art, Our spirit screams, our flesh depletes itself, Giving birth to an organ for the sixth sense.("The Sixth Sense")

Writing a book is a blood sport. If it doesn't hurt when you're done, you're probably doing something wrong.

I tend to be drawn to people who are similar. Very independent. And the ones who aren't, it doesn't work. It doesn't last. I’m drawn to quiet people – certainly I am now.

At chaos’ core lies the invitation.

Except for events that carry great weight, it is not experience per se, but how they match expectations, that governs their emotional impact

I will love thee to the death, And out beyond into the dream to come.

I can't count how many of my friends are in the cemetery at Normandy, the heroes are still there, the real heroes.

I have gained a lot of perspective from the places I have traveled too and the people I have been fortunate enough to meet.

Architecture is essentially Human; it is the Human spirit manifesting itself. For when a Man builds, there, you've got him; you know exactly what, who and how that Man is.

Dancing's part of my soul. I enjoy it, it makes people happy, and it makes me happy.

Every writer needs an editor. I don't care how good you are or think you are.