A literary agent is nothing but a cheap salesman (or woman); while a writer is a cheap salesman (or woman) who also has to actually write the books.

I would say aside from Moxie soda bottles and Masonic artifacts, there's nothing I really collect.

As a live stand-up comedy performer, I have the benefit of choosing real entrance music.

My memories of literary agenting are of a very happy time and there are surprising reminders of it coming back now.

Generally speaking, I think it is fair to say that I am a friend to the creatures of the Earth when I am not busy eating them or wearing them.

Terry Gross has never had me on her show and you know, it's her show; she sets the agenda and that's not Hodgman. But I'll still listen to it.

Reality, while generally probable, is not always interesting.