I write novellas because I don't like loose sprawling prose.

A poet must discover that it’s his own story that is true, even if the truth is small indeed.

Barring love I'll take my life in large doses alone--rivers, forests, fish, grouse, mountains. Dogs.

Writers can write outside their ethnicity or sex depending how open and vulnerable they wish to be.

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.

New Yorkers are mostly interested in New York - in case you haven't noticed.

Fishing tournaments seem a little like playing tennis with living balls.