We are friends for life. When we’re together the years fall away. Isn’t that what matters? To have someone who can remember with you? To have someone who remembers how far you’ve come?

When [books ban] happened, I felt completely alone and that was scary and sad.

I didn't know anything about writers. It never occurred to me they were regular people and that I could grow up to become one, even though I loved to make up stories inside my head.

That's good when you don't know what you're doing. But you're doing it and it's spontaneous and you're not afraid.

I thought [books ban] was crazy. Really my thoughts were "This is America, we don't do this here" but of course I know a lot better now. And I wasn't the only one. Norma Klein was writing at the same time. Her books were going. So many of us. When you say to me, no you can't do this I say, oh yes I can.

My only advice is to stay aware, listen carefully, and yell for help if you need it.

Suddenly question number four popped into my mind. Have you thought about how this relationship will end?