I like European and South American literature, but mostly I read nonfiction.

I wish other people would write about loneliness more. It's hard to remember that it's not personal. We live in a world that is built to make people lonely... It's difficult to remember that your loneliness is not really about you and everyone has it.

A wild appreciation of men and women . . . who passionately and fearlessly and recklessly redefine romance. . . . The passionate creatures who refuse to play it safe and settle down now have an intelligent, like-minded advocate.

I don't think you can write an experience as you're having it without being an idiot.

I knew my motivations for going to each place and what I was looking for. If I don't do that then I generally don't write about my travels.

I have a really good life and I really like it.

I believe in free will.