Whenever I'm out late she makes a sandwich for my school lunch. I always protest and tell her not to, saying I'll make my own when I get home. But she likes it. She says it reminds her of when I was younger and needed her.

Fun drunks make a nice addition to any party. Not looking to fight. Not looking to score. Just looking to get drunk and laugh.

You don't know what goes on in anyone's life but your own.

Actually, I love trying to figure out why certain books become hits while others, which may be just as good, have trouble finding an audience.

How in the world was I alone? Because I wanted to be. That's all I can say. It's all that makes sense to me.

As a writer, my only responsibility is to tell a compelling story.

You don't need to watch out for me, Clay." But I did, Hannah. And I wanted to. I could have helped you. But when I tried, you pushed me away. I can almost hear Hannah's voice speaking my nest thought for me. "Then why didn't you try harder?