My heart skipped a beat and then flat-out tripped over itself and fell on its face. Then my heart stood up, brushed itself off, took a deep breath and announced: "I want a spiritual teacher.

The idea that a prisoner would confess to a complete stranger that he had committed a crime - I just didn't buy that.

Maturity brings - among other things - the ability to sustain and survive enormous contradictions and disappointments.

Stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone ought to be.

Power is a neutral energy source, like tofu. It's what you do with it that gives it flavor.

Never go into debt to become a writer. Always find other ways to support yourself so you can do the work you truly love for the right reasons. Never ask your art to support you. If you ask your art to support you it will either end up comprised or you'll be disappointed with it. It's a lot to ask of creativity for it to provide for you financially. Find a scrappy way to get by and then do the work you love for the reasons you love.

Your fear is the most boring thing about you.