There's always something to occupy the inquiring mind.

The genesis of a poem for me is usually a cluster of words. The only good metaphor I can think of is a scientific one: dipping a thread into a supersaturated solution to induce crystal formation. I don't think I solve problems in my poetry; I think I uncover the problems.

Jimmy found himself wishing to make a dent in Crake, get a reaction; it was one of his weaknesses, to care what other people thought of him.

But people will do anything rather than admit that their lives have no meaning. No use, that is. No plot.

If you disagree with your government, that's political. If you disagree with your government that is approaching theocracy, then you're evil.

The story as told in The Odyssey doesn't hold water. There are too many inconsistencies.

Writing is very improvisational. It's like trying to fix a broken sewing machine with safety pins and rubber bands. A lot of tinkering.