Results aside, the ability to have complete faith in another human being is one of the finest qualities a person can possess.

Judging the mistakes of strangers is an easy thing to do - and it feels pretty good.

We knew exactly what we wanted in each other. And even so, it ended. One day it stopped, as if the film simply slipped off the reel.

Writing a long novel is like survival training. Physical strength is as necessary as artistic sensitivity.

It's not right for one friend to do all the giving and the other to do all the taking: that's not real friendship.

I’m me, and at the same time not me. That’s what it felt like. A very still, quiet feeling.

Give yourself five minutes to consider how you can turn a miserable situation to your benefit and that light bulb is going to click on.