Along with John Hughes, he's probably the biggest influence. Would be awesome not only to meet him; he's one person I'd also definitely like to work with.

Life's too short to drink crappy coffee and cry over boys who don't care.

I think everything in life is an evolution, isn't it?

So many characters are governed by the consequences of their actions, and I wanted to have a character who is the exact opposite.

As I tell my intro creative writing students, after reading someone you love, wait at least an hour before starting to write.

I suppose I view my behavior in such a unique way. I frame it as an artist and maybe kind of make excuses for it. I suppose I romanticize my own life when I write. I always try to think whether it actually is quite romantic.

Growing up, I was obsessed with Michael Jackson. I saw him at Wembley when I was 7 years old, it was my first proper show. He was like a god to me.