I wrote a million words in the first year, and I could never have done that outside of prison.

Time spent on preparation is seldom wasted.

Exclusive will not be published in book format.

There are defining moments in one's life when you learn about yourself, and you deposit that knowledge in the experience account, so you can draw on it at some later date.

Never be frightened by those you assume have more talent than you do, because in the end energy will prevail. My formula is: energy plus talent and you are a king; energy and no talent and you are still a prince; talent and no energy and you are a pauper.

While there may not be a book in every one of us, there is so often a damned good short story.

Birth is life's first lottery ticket.