Very much alone in my work, I am almost jealous of it.

Geography has no bearing on it, nor have the interests of the community in which I work.

It’s strange how necessary it is to have problems to be able to prepare for avoiding future disasters.

I was tired and I think a lot of people are tired of watching other countries ripping off the United States.

I think I have a sense of mischief and that I can laugh at myself.

There is almost no marital problem that can't be helped enormously by taking off your clothes.

God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.

My mother is an artist, and I have a strong visual sense. I almost always choose the cover art for my books.

Books are not like people. Books are safe.

Since I was a kid, I've been telling everyone about the rain forest and how it's being destroyed.

I do consider myself part of black history.

Duarte is a moderate when it comes to civilian control of the military and curbing death squads. On economics, the man is almost a Marxist.