When I grew up, all of our news, weather, and sports came from America. The people where I grew up rooted for American teams as opposed to Canadian teams.

When you stand outside, you look around and find that the people you're with live on the fringes.

I have had, like most women, a lifelong preoccupation with my weight. My first published short story was a love story between an elderly man and a very young morbidity obese woman.

Write,' she said, 'as if you'll never be read. That way you'll be sure to tell the truth.

We're seeing a decline in religion in North America but, I hope, a rise in individual spirituality. Whatever that means to people.

the only thing left to do is love

Art isn't a product. It's an experience