He liked the works of his friends, which is beautiful as loyalty but can be disastrous as judgement.
Go all the way with it. Do not back off. For once, go all the goddamn way with what matters.
Never confuse motions with action.
The only thing that can ruin a good day is people.
The circus is the only fun you can buy that is good for you.
As a writer, you should not judge, you should understand.