She had gradually changed her name. "Jane" was too dull. Last year, she'd added a "y", becoming Jayne, which had more personality.

Guys with nice person names try to be sympathetic.

When in doubt, shut up.

Breakfast was only worth having when somebody else made it for you.

People nearly always believe, and are willing to back it up with weapons and cruelty, that their religion and way of life is better than the other person's

My favorite book is always the one I'm working on at the moment

I'm one of the lucky writers: plots come easily to me