There are old mycologists and there are bold mycologists, but there are no old, bold mycologists.

That of all people, it should be him; that took her aback. That the heart should settle on somebody like him; that surprised her. But she was so certain about it, so certain.

I would certainly never consider myself a Renaissance Man; I'm not fit to look at the dust from the chariot wheels of many of those who have gone before me.

We are all tempted, Mma. We are all tempted when it comes to cake.

Any author of fiction will tell you that characters don't need to be told what to do.

I'm interested in character and dialogue and exchange of ideas.

It is sometimes easier to be happy if you don't know everything.