We're miserable because we think that we are mere individuals, alone with our fears and flaws and resentment and mortality.

Even in the worst tragedies and crisis, there’s no reason to add to everyone’s misery by looking miserable yourself.

A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave.

Life's metaphors are God's instructions.

This is intimacy: the trading of stories in the dark.

Oh, cold world -- I have grown so weary of you and all your horrible bathrooms.

I don't hate humanity and I'm not interested in people who do. Although, it's funny, actually, some of my favorite writers really do. Like Martin Amis. My dirty secret. 'London Fields' is one of my favorite books ever. And it's indefensible! But he's so funny... I forgive him everything.