I don’t know whether to feel flattered or hunted.

Men are more interesting in books than they are in real life.

I much prefer whining to counting my blessings.

I hope, too, that my book will illuminate my belief that love of art - be it poetry, storytelling, painting, sculpture, or music - enables people to transcend any barrier man has yet devised.

Treat a dog right and he'll treat you right - he'll keep you company, be your friend, never ask you no questions. Cats is different, but I never held that against them.

Perhaps there is some secret sort of homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers. How delightful if that were true.

His writings have made me his friend.