The world has found lenses on its nose without knowing whom to thank

Despite all our amazing ability, ingenuity, technology and industry humans are the one species who have not mastered the art of simplicity.

I know my limitations, and I don't like politics. I was only involved because of my husband.

Everyone thinks I live alone, but I don't. My characters all live with me.

The only real change in life comes with the consciousness of old age.

We're all living in different states and we all have different systems within those states. Even on the most basic personal level, it affects me.

Once it's too late, you appreciate what a miracle life is.

Delight comes only when our soul dances and plays with another.

There were a lot of teen stars that were very cookie-cutter... I'm just being me.

Being a good human being is very easy: Be a good son, a good husband, a good parent and a good citizen.

David Burnett was the son of Martha Foley, who edited the Best American Short Stories series. She hired me to work with David and her to read stories for the anthology.