The best stories infuse wonder.

Even as a kid I was never the generator of humor, but I always knew who was funny, who to hang out with.

A strong theme is always running through a well-told story.

I've always been shocked and waiting-for-the-other-shoe-to-drop that a girl would ever talk to me, let alone want to marry me. They always seem to hold the power to me, and from my mother to my wife to my daughter, every time I try to really figure them out, and think I've got them pegged, I pay for it.

Frankly, there isn't anyone you couldn't learn to love once you've heard their story.

I never think about the audience. If someone gives me a marketing report, I throw it away.

Drama is anticipation mingled with uncertainty.