I had never done any theater in high school, which actually worked to my benefit. I didn't develop any bad habits.

I grew up playing war. We threw dirt and rocks at each other. We'd lead attacks. We'd break up into squads. It became a neighborhood thing for a while, our neighborhood against the other neighborhood. There was always a war breaking out somewhere.

I felt a rush of trust--felt that life might be not just tolerable but beautiful, if I could only remember to find the bare Present.

Life is short. It's God's fault. Sorry.

Be mindful of your self-talk. It's a conversation with the universe.

It's not nice going into the supermarket and the woman at the till is thinking: 'Dodgy keeper'.

My wife and I replaced our nest with one on wheels. The RV became our new home. It's remarkable how homey it became and how quickly. It's obviously very condensed, and we do travel light, but when you think about what you really need, we have the basics - a bed, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a table to sit at to eat and write.