I was just so lucky to have a wonderful life after a tough marriage.

You do not have to die to save their lives.

The toughest question has always been, "How do you get your ideas?" How do you answer that? It's like asking runners how they run, or singers how they sing. They just do it!

Never tell anyone that you're writing a book, going on a diet, exercising, taking a course, or quitting smoking. They'll encourage you to death.

You have to be in love with your story ... It's the love of the light; the time of day; of watching the moment unravel.

I've always felt that life is a novel, and part of it is written for you, and part of it is written by you. It's up to you to write the ending, ultimately.

Not being able to sleep is terrible. You have the misery of having partied all night... Without the satisfaction.