As we write, so we build: to keep a record of what matters to us.

Not being understood may be taken as a sign that there is much in one to understand.

There is always the option of being emotionally lazy, that is, of quoting.

When you look at the Moon, you think, ‘I’m really small. What are my problems?’ It sets things into perspective. We should all look at the Moon a bit more often.

We are all more intelligent than we are capable, and awareness of the insanity of love has never saved anyone from the disease.

Most of us still caged within careers chosen for us by our not entirely worldly 18-22 year old selves.

People who go on to be writers are those who can forgive themselves the horror of the first draft.