For a true writer each book should be a new beginning where he tries again for something that is beyond attainment. He should always try for something that has never been done or that others have tried and failed. Then sometimes, with great luck, he will succeed.

Before you react, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you criticize, wait. Before you quit, try.

If you have to go away,' she said,'is it absolutely necessary to kill off everything you leave behind? I mean do you have to take away everything?

I always worked until I had something done and I always stopped when I knew what was going to happen next. That way I could be sure of going on the next day.

You know lots of criticism is written by characters who are very academic and think it is a sign you are worthless if you make jokes or kid or even clown. I wouldn't kid Our Lord if he was on the cross. But I would attempt a joke with him if I ran into him chasing the money changers out of the temple.

I felt very lonely when they were all there.

Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.