I was living in a house with 11 dogs and all I thought about was dogs. I never had sex with any of them though.

The first story I wrote was "Catface" which was later selected for The O. Henry Collection, so that gave me some confidence to try some more. Gathering these stories together was fun, but I realized when I read them that I have certain mental preoccupations and they keep recurring in my stories.

I make films about people with disabilities as well and I think this question is more relevant in regards to these documentaries where the actual person appears on film. I know these people are proud of who they are and what they are doing with their lives.

I'm not very disciplined. I tend to write late at night because I get distracted during the day.

I have two dogs myself and they are always around when I write, so they tend to creep in there.

I have many stories which don't make it to the computer. When I put it into the computer I make some changes and often add a few sentences here and there. I like the typewriter for first drafts because it means you can't change anything right away, you just have to put it all down.

I'm trying to write stories that are interesting and enjoyable.