A singer can shatter glass with the proper high note," he said, "but the simplest way to break glass is simply to drop it on the floor.

DO I BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE ARE BASICALLY GOOD? Yes, I do believe that, and I trust Buddhists and Hindus and Moslems to seek the good and to want to live in peace.

I have to move away from organized religion. The toxic confusion and anger I was feeling in church had become too great.

I like to read things I've read before. It's like listening over and over to your favorite song.

No matter how rudely someone treats you, remain kind. Walking away at peace with yourself is worth it.

Don't let the old story repeat itself now. Arm yourself with all that's happened.

Oh Lestat, you deserved everything that's ever happened to you. You better not die. You might actually go to hell.