We Are All One. When we allow ourselves to become aware of this statement in its purest form, we open the doors to reveal the oneness of being. Using the process of conscious evolution we begin to recognise our true underlying identity, for once we have glimpsed the existence of this realm, we then begin to reveal what it is . . . . our true natural state.

When we were children we were errant enough to wish to be birds for the day but there's nothing easier to lose than playfulness.

We are all naturally xenophobic.

The only advice I can give to aspiring writers is don't do it unless you're willing to give your whole life to it. Red wine and garlic also helps.

Dad said I would always be "high minded and low waged" from reading too much Ralph Waldo Emerson. Maybe he was right.

The reason to moderate is to avoid having to quit.

Yeah, but now suddenly - you know, universities are notoriously market oriented, too.