I know a little bit about deaf culture because a friend of mine has been in the deaf culture for awhile. Over the course of 25 years, she and I have talked about many of the issues and concerns for deaf people and deaf culture.

The more I want a book to be done, the faster I type because I just want to get it out.

You would rather face a life without me than to have me choose a life I would not choose for myself.

Here's a quick rule of thumb: Don't annoy science fiction writers. These are people who destroy entire planets before lunch. Think of what they'll do to you.

Part of what makes us human is what we mean to other people, and what people mean to us.

I did two things on my seventy-fifth birthday. I visited my wife's grave. Then I joined the army.

When you're a teenager and you're in love, it's obvious to everyone but you and the person you're in love with.