There's no room for demons when you're self-possessed.

We live in America,' he said. 'Everyone who speaks English understands you. How they interpret you is something else.

You're not surprised when alcoholics act like alcoholics. It's more surprising when non-alcoholics start acting like alcoholics.

People see me and they squeal like tropical birds or seals stranded on the beach.

I'll never be known for my work with boundaries.

What doesn't kill men makes them stronger. What doesn't kill women makes men breakfast.

I've often said to myself, "Thank God I can write, 'cause this is hilarious." I actually wanted to go into all that more in the book, but my editor thought it was too crazy.