I think all good narration contains an element of mystery and suspense. If it didn't, if the storyline were predictable, we would have no interest in reading it.

If we break promises to God, shouldn't we be allowed an occasional violation of our word to our friends and superiors?

I believe the causes that create them [serial killers] are theological in nature, rather than societal. I believe they make a conscious choice to erase God's thumbprint from their souls.

The only thing an artist has to remember is to never lose faith in his vision.

Louisiana is a fresh-air mental asylum.

We gain no wisdom by imposing our way on others.

Age is a clever thief. It takes a little from you each day, so you're not aware of your loss until it'd irreversible.