The music I listen to while writing is really scene-specific. It's just a great motivator, a way to put myself in the mood.

There's also a lot of gritty Americana type of bands. I actually have a lot of Britpop on my iPod, too.

I had learned so much about the world that I had decided to withdraw from it.

I’ve got...ways of tricking my brain into getting what I need out of it

What occurs after revelation and paralysis?

You could know the what of something forever and never discover the why.

When they give you things, ask yourself why. When you're grateful to them for giving you the things you should have anyway, ask yourself why.