The human mind is kind of like a piñata. When it breaks open, there's a lot of surprises inside. Once you get the piñata perspective, you see that losing your mind can be a peak experience.

I even worry about reflective flea collars. Oh, sure, drivers can see them glow in the dark, but so can the fleas.

... it's hard to be politically conscious and upwardly mobile at the same time.

Sex is such a personal thing - why do we insist on sharing it with another person?

It's my belief we developed language because of our deep inner need to complain.

The ability to delude yourself may be an important survival tool.

My mom says I have to be more positive, and I say life has to be more positive too or it's just not going to work.