As a reader, I notice political views regardless of whether or not the book is fiction. What annoys me is when said views do nothing to advance the narrative.

Some people are destined to be deep thinkers. I am not one of those people.

I never sleep on the plane. I have to be awake and using my mind power to keep it in the air

I've determined the ideal job for me is one where I can write clever essays about my life and my employer will give me enough money not only to live a comfortable existence, but also to buy many, many new pairs of shoes.

Amen,' I exclaim, accidentally spitting out a Raisinet. I pick up the chocolate with a Kleenex and stuff it in my purse. Ten bucks says a month from now I'll have forgotten about it and will finally have said heart attack when I assume a rat shat in there.

Writing is something that I've always loved. That stems from my love of being a reader.

No, it's not a 'corpse thing.' I feel I lack the emotional capacity to deal with those in mourning.