I don't want to be caught ... ashamed of anything. And because generally someone who has bipolar doesn't have just bipolar, they have bipolar, and they have a life and a job and a kid and a hat and parents, so its not your overriding identity, it's just something that you have, but not the only thing - even if it's quite a big thing.

I have the ability, occasionally, of being able to step out and see who you think I could end up being. And I like to play with that.

I'm very sane about how crazy I am.

I have a second dog, too, mainly for security.

From here on out, there's just reality. I think that's what maturity is: a stoic response to endless reality. But then, what do I know?

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

Kevin Smith is a very challenging conversationalist and Jay has many great stories.