The important thing for any writer to remember is to take the writing seriously, but not the writer.

Against all odds, when the 'no' out-weighs the 'yes' faith become the only bridge to your answer

The imagination is precious. Don't lose it. Don't lose the child in you.

Being snubbed is not always a bad thing at awards shows because you end up getting a lot of people coming up to you and telling you how great you are.

I'm Irish and I was born on St. Patrick's Day. I'm lucky sevens.

It is when we are most lost that we sometimes find our truest friends.

I read real books. On paper. You know, those printed books? I feel like this is the last thing I do to support my industry. I think they smell great, too.

The determination to outwit one's situation means that one has no models, only object lessons.

It's not just that I'm stupid; it's that I'm just smart enough to know how stupid I am. I wish I weren't so stupid. Or that I were stupider.

I can still jump on the Tube. I don't want that to change.

John McCain was victimized in the South Carolina primary.