My life is not just about the past.

If you don't think you're hurt, then you aren't

Life is a drama full of tragedy and comedy. You should learn to enjoy the comic episodes a little more.

You didn't need a college degree to become one of the people who knew what was really going on. If you paid attention, you could pick things up on your own.

It's so much of what art and creativity are, being able to confront your own demons. If you can do that, you can get through just about everything.

In my opinion, trying to guess what readers want is the wrong approach. You have to tell your story as best you can and as true to yourself as possible. You have to be honest and fair and vulnerable and foolish and brave, and not care what anyone thinks of it.

I found out that people are incredibly compassionate and kind. It really changed my view of the world.