Morality, like language, is an invented structure for conserving and communicating order. And morality is learned, like language, by mimicking and remembering.

To live in a harmonious balance of commitments and pleasures is what I strive for.

I believe only in art and failure.

Love is the terrible secret people are suspected of unless they're married, then one always suspects they don't.

The kinds of good friends I have are people who are perfectly willing to have me say I'll see them in six months, and live right next door.

My private measure of success is daily. If this were to be the last day of my life would I be content with it? To live in a harmonious balance of commitments and pleasures is what I strive for.

I was very frightened when I turned forty. I suddenly thought I ought to wake up and be speaking with the voice of God.