Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing.

Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.

All secrets become deep. All secrets become dark. That's in the nature of secrets.

Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader - not the fact that it is raining, but the feeling of being rained upon.

When in trouble or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout.

Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.

Never underestimate the determination of a kid who is time-rich and cash-poor.

I am often asked the question How can the masses permit themselves to be exploited by the few. The answer is By being persuaded to identify with them.

The three most important documents a free society gives are a birth certificate, a passport, and a library card.

Writers are not just people who sit down and write. They hazard themselves. Every time you compose a book your composition of yourself is at stake.

Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.

Earthlings went on being friendly, when they should have been thinking instead.

Unless we can predict the future, we shouldn't be worrying about things that haven't happened yet. We can place these thoughts in God's hands then let them go.

You have two choices: You can make a living, or you can design a life.

God cares about those in need, and so should His people.

If I hadn't done 'Harry Potter,' I would have gone and done years of art. I really do love it, and I'd love to write.

Imperfection is in some sort essential to all that we know in life.

When it comes to my work, I'm fearless. I go with my gut.

Reality must be expressed by a physical symbol.

One of the hardest things for a person with autism to do is believe in themselves. But autistics have every right to be as proud as anyone.

We don't have to wait for people to green light our projects, we can create our own intersections.