Besides, hysteria is only possible with an audience.

Books can create a depth of story, a background of information and ideas, that televison and movies can't. Sure, the television shows may shock, but only on a superficial level. They'd never risk market share to really explore the issues. They report, but don't analyze or suggest any new ways for living our lives.

Most times, it's just a lot easier not to let the world know what's wrong.

First your parents, they give you your life, but then they try to give you their life.

Do you remember when you were 10 or 11 years old and you really thought your folks were the best? They were completely omniscient and you took their word for everything. And then you got older and you went through this hideous age when suddenly they were the devil, they were bullies, and they didn't know anything.

Because I can't hit bottom, I can't be saved.

As we grow older I always think, why didn't I do more when I was young, why didn't I risk more?