If I stop writing I am dead. And that's the only way I'll stop: dead.

What? You’d dare drink right after getting out of jail for intoxication?” That’s when you need a drink the most.

That's what friendship means: sharing the prejudice of experience.

Knowledge is knowing as little as possible.

I took no pride in my solitude; but I was dependent on it. The darkness of the room was like sunlight to me.

I didn't like parties.I didn't know how to dance and people frightened me, especially people at parties. They attempted to be sexy and gay and witty and although they hoped they were good at it, they weren 't. They were bad at it. Their trying so hard only made it worse.

I will put on my shoes and shirt and get out of here - it'll be better for all of us.