I don't want to participate in traditional Indian religious ceremonies - dance in a sun dance or pray in a sweat lodge or go on a vision quest with the help of a medicine man. The power of these ceremonies has an appeal, but I'm content with what little religion I already have.

There's an idea of the Plains as the middle of nowhere, something to be contemptuous of. But it's really a heroic place.

Every once in a while, people need to be in the presence of things that are really far away.

I think what is important for things to be funny is if you the listener, or the reader, get a chance to supply the humor of it yourself.

I don't have a disregard for my reader in humor pieces.

I am an author, and like many in my profession, I am also a traveling salesman, going all over in an attempt to persuade people to spend twenty-five dollars on a hardcover book by me.

Despite the obvious benefits, many Americans do not like Texas. Some even say they despise Texas, and make no secret of their feelings.