I'm a firm believer that every person, young or old, has at least one good story to tell.

Here," she said. "This is for you." "I didn't really get you anything," I sputtered. "I mean, I didn't know that you were going to be here, and--" "Don't worry. It's your embarrassment at not having the thought that counts.

We all contain mysteries, especially when seen from the inside.

the world loves stupid labels. i wish we got to choose our own.

It's only a game if there is an absence of meaning. And we've already gone too far for that.

There is no such thing as equality for some. Equality must be for all. That is what freedom is. That is what liberty is. No human being is born more or less important than any other. How can we allow ourselves to forget that? What simpler truth is there?

My main piece of advice would be dont worry about being published - just write a really good book, but also dont be afraid to write a bad book. Give yourself permission to fail, and dont be afraid.