My gratitude for good writing is unbounded; I’m grateful for it the way I’m grateful for the ocean.

Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor; the enemy of the people. It will keep you insane your whole life.

E-books are great for instant gratification - you see a review somewhere of a book that interests you, and you can start reading it five minutes later.

Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers.

If we can believe in the Gnostic gospel of Thomas, old Uncle Jesus said, "If you bring forth what is inside you, what you bring forth will save you. If you don't bring forth what is inside you, what you bring forth can destroy you.

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

Summer nearly does me in every year. It's too hot and the light is unforgiving and the days go on way too long.