Back then, before it became clear that democracy was best served by a drunken electorate, the bars in New York City were required to close on Election Day.

One aspect of serendipity to bear in mind is that you have to be looking for something in order to find something else.

People don't get to change things. Things change people once in a while, but people don't change things.

When you get older, keeping the private stuff private seems less important.

If you want to write fiction, the best thing you can do is take two aspirins, lie down in a dark room, and wait for the feeling to pass.

New York is an ugly city, a dirty city... But there is one thing about it. Once you have lived in New York and it has become your home, no place else is good enough.

Stories are like assholes. Everybody's got one and most of 'em stink.