People imagine that missing a loved one works kind of like missing cigarettes,' he said. 'The first day is really hard but the next day is less hard and so forth, easier and easier the longer you go on. But instead it's like missing water. Every day, you notice the person's absence more.

Bravest thing about people is how they go on loving mortal beings after finding out there's such a thing as dying.

I consciously try to end my novels at a point where I won't have to wonder about my characters ever again.

How plotless real life was!

When I'm working on something, I proceed as if no one else will ever read it.

Liam really enjoyed a good movie. He found it restful to watch people's conversations without being expected to join in. But he always felt sort of lonesome if he didn't have someone next to him to nudge in the ribs at the good parts.

... everyone must play his role.