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.

I hum some secret place into being, thinking of this other me, the one that only I can see, a girl called She, who is not We, a girl who I will never be.

When we talk about God, I think what most of us mean is some greater thing, some higher power that can help us access our own strength or give us strength.

What is it about sadness that can be so fulfilling?

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

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

How cruel it must be for a man to live past his soul.