The end is built into the beginning.

I think dreams are metaphors. Everything you do in writing is metaphorical. So it seems like the same arena to me.

Everything I've written is personal - it's the only way I know how to write.

The world needs you. It doesn't need you at a party having read a book about how to appear smart at parties - these books exist, and they're tempting - but resist falling into that trap. The world needs you at the party starting real conversations, saying, 'I don't know,' and being kind.

I do have some theatrical background. I've written plays and seen plays and read plays. But I also read novels. One thing I don't read is screenplays.

Directing was a big learning experience for me because I had to deal with every aspect of everything-all this constant decision-making, with people asking you questions at every moment, and you have to have answers for them all.

If you ever got me, you wouldn't have a clue what to do with me.