The sexual revolution transformed the American West: Now even cowboys can get laid.

What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse.

It is true that some of my fiction was based on actual events. But the events took place after the fiction was written.

Without courage, all other virtues are useless.

It is an author's most solemn obligation to honor truth. If the free and independent writer does not speak truth to power, who will?

Belief? What do I believe in? I believe in sun. In rock. In the dogma of the sun and the doctrine of the rock. I believe in blood, fire, woman, rivers, eagles, storm, drums, flutes, banjos, and broom-tailed horses.

Suicide: Don't knock it if you ain't tried it.