The whole point of straws, I had thought, was that you did not have to set down the slice of pizza to suck a dose of Coke while reading a paperback.

I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.

Clear visions and positive goals, leads to positive actions and purposeful life.

I was so alone that every day was like eating my own heart.

I think there's nothing more dangerous than mislearning lessons of history, and we do it perpetually.

I try and make non-fiction films that feel like fiction, so I'm always looking for the subtext and that's what really excites me.

The people of Israel, like those of the United States, are imbued with a religious faith and a sense of moral values

I really enjoy fusing text and music.

I consider myself foremost a novelist with the intent of crafting stories that people will remember.

I'm a professional cook. I've worked with other cooks from all over the world, but my family is not that way - they're always lived within 25 miles of my hometown!

Novels are about other people and poems are about yourself.