Writing novels preserves you in a state of innocence - a lot passes you by - simply because your attention is otherwise diverted.

What is interesting about self-analysis is that it leads nowhere - it is an art form in itself.

A man of such obvious and exemplary charm must be a liar.

I need noise and interruptions and irritation: irritation and discomfort are a great starter. The loneliness of doing it any other way would kill me.

Always let them think of you as singing and dancing.

All good fortune is a gift of the gods, and you don't win the favor of the ancient gods by being good, but by being bold.

A complete woman is probably not a very admirable creature. She is manipulative, uses other people to get her own way, and works within whatever system she is in.