You can safely assume that you've created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do.

I don't think you have time to waste not writing because you are afraid you won't be good at it.

I see that children fill the existential hollowness many people feel; that when we have children, we know they will need us, and maybe love us, but we don't have a clue how hard it is going to be.

If there is one door in the castle you have been told not to go through, you must. Otherwise, you'll just be rearranging furniture in rooms you've already been in.

I went to Goucher College in Maryland for the best possible reasons - to learn - but then I dropped out at 19 for the best possible reasons - to become a writer.

I am skittish about relationships, as most of the marriages I've seen up close have been ruinous for one or both parties.

When faced with a crisis, do three things: breathe, pray and be kind.