The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable.

I chose cultural anthropology, since it offered the greatest opportunity to write high-minded balderdash.

Like so many Americans, she was trying to construct a life that made sense from things she found in gift shops.

My ancestors were Freethinkers - and that's what I am, except we're called secular humanists now.

Here's what I think the truth is: We are all addicts of fossil fuels in a state of denial, about to face cold turkey. And like so many addicts about to face cold turkey, our leaders are now committing violent crimes to get what little is left of what we're hooked on.

All people are insane. They will do anything at any time, and God help anybody who looks for reasons.

Round and round we spin, with feet of lead and wings of tin.