I was no scholar in college, and was arrogant about what I thought.

All I wanted to do was read, to be told stories. Stories were full of excitement and emotions and characters that entertained and often inspired.

I do have trouble starting books. I have ideas that I have trouble starting to write. But I'm the kind of person who tends to finish everything she starts out of sheer stubbornness.

I didnt write anything at all except book reports until I was in seventh grade, and then I wrote mostly poetry for myself.

I have the feeling that I know who I am, only I'm not anymore.

She couldn’t get any farther away inside from her skin. She couldn’t get away.

...a really good friend, the kind of friend who - when they were together both of them were more able to be who they really were.