And, of course, people are interested only in themselves. If a story is not about the hearer he will not listen.

He learned that when people are very poor they still have something to give and the impulse to give it.

No one knows my ability the way I do. I am pushing against it all the time.

Prayer never brought in no side-meat. Takes a shoat to bring in pork.

I think everyone in the world to a large or small extent has felt rejection. And with rejection comes anger, and with anger some kind of crime in revenge for the rejection, and with the crime guilt- and there is the story of mankind.

I write because I like to write. I find joy in the texture and tone and rhythm of words. It is a satisfaction like that which follows good and shared love.

Do you take pride in your hurt? Does it make you seem large and tragic? ...Well, think about it. Maybe you're playing a part on a great stage with only yourself as audience.