The mind has a mind of its own. It shows us pictures. Pictures of the past and the might-one-day-be. This mind's mind exerts its own will, too, and has its own voice.

A life can get knocked into a new orbit by a car crash, a lottery win or just a bleary-eyed consultant giving bad news in a calm voice.

...there ain't no journey what don't change you some.

Write something every single day, even if it's just three lines. And it doesn't matter if it's any good - just write something every day.

I wonder how many years Suga has been carrying his curse around with him. I forget that other people in the world have broken parts too.

I remain thankful to God for all his mercies.

When insolvent, pack minimally, with a valise tough enough to be thrown onto a London pavement from a first- or second-floor window. Insist on hotel rooms no higher.