But you just gotta understand that that's the way it is and keep on steppin'.

Rules and Things Number 63: Never, Ever Say Something Bad About Someone You Don't Know--Especially When You're Around a Bunch of Strangers. You Never Can Tell Who Might Be Kin to That Person or Who Might Be a Lip-Flapping, Big-Mouth Spy.

I write because I love to. I'm very, very fortunate to have found something that I love doing that also earns my living. But to be honest, I'd write even if I weren't being paid to.

I'm sure there's some philosophy that says one of the best ways to deal with any of your problems is to take a deep breath and step away from them for a while, writing does this for me.

I do think it is important to look at the writing as a job though and to commit to it like you'd have to commit to a regular nine-to-five.

But don't ever call her ex-boyfriends by his name.

Having a little pee in your pants had to be better than being dinner for some redneck.