One of the things I'm trying to do over and over again in my books is create new mythologies, create new ways to understand the complexity of the world. I think what mythology does is impress upon chaotic experience the patterns, hierarchies and shapes which allow us to interpret the chaos and make fresh sense of it.

You must be careful with kindness. It's usually mistaken for weakness by stupid people.

After all, where can the glorious, the goofy, and the god-like stand shoulder to shoulder?

Maybe the man had taken the wrong turning, but at least he'd travelled some extraordinary roads.

being with people makes me vomit. I don't like em. I never did.

You can plan to be brave - it's even better if you just try to be brave.

Journey to the end of day, Come the fire-fly, Come the moon; Say a prayer for God's good grace And sleep with lore upon your face.