Growing old is not a thing to watch. It cannot be forgiven in others. Alone, it can be borne. Even indulged.

Consumerism is our national religion.

it takes a lot of rehearsal to become yourself.

Human comedy is more profound than tragedy. In tragedy we die and it is very sad. In comedy we avoid death, and it is even sadder.

I believe that while art is always beyond morality, it is never above it.

Perception is a prism, and reality is like shot silk - depends where the light hits.

Writing, as I experience it, means wringing out the heart/mind until it stops lying.