This country wants to live in the illusion that it is tolerant but also wants to be able to practice intolerance.

You don't want to let go, but don't want to be hurt, either. It's not a great place to be but what can I tell you?

Motherfuckers will read a book that’s one third Elvish, but put two sentences in Spanish and they [white people] think we’re taking over.

I always individuate myself from other writers who say they would die if they couldn't write. For me, I'd die if I couldn't read.

And because love, real love, is not so easily shed.

I was really drawn to thinking about the women in my life. Thinking about my mother, who's a very powerful force on me. And I have these two very strong sisters who took up a lot of imaginary space in my life.

This country wants to live in the illusion that it is tolerant but also wants to be able to practice intolerance.