This is my life, I think. I am an accumulation of objects.

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.

I am proud that I defy your categories. I am proud that I don't fit easily into any box. I am proud of all the things I am and all the things i can be. Question yourself every time you think you only see one thing in me.

Sorry to be so cynical, but this is New York

The minute I knew I was in love was the minute when there was no question about it.

The more kindness and justice are challenged, the more we must embrace them. Only when you are challenged - and only when you challenge yourself - do you discover what truly matters.

Game over," you say, and I don't know which I take more exception to-- the fact that you say its over, or the fact that you say it's a game.