I wrote poetry, journals, and, especially, plays for the neighborhood kids to perform. I had an ordinary, happy childhood. Nothing much was going on, but I had fun.

A boy admiring a pretty girl. A rare thing to be certain. But love-true love-is something else.

I have a great deal of empathy for anyone who's having a hard time. I believe this ability to see another's viewpoint has served me well as a writer.

Those who do not know how to see the precious things in life will never be happy.

That's what true love should be like-the person should be part of your soul and you should know what they're feeling all the time.

Maybe you actually do need to face obstacles with someone to know that they're the one you'd sacrifice for.

A beautiful thing is precious no matter the price