When I am writing, I am trying to find out who I am, who we are, what we're capable of, how we feel, how we lose and stand up, and go on from darkness into darkness. I'm trying for that. But I'm also trying for the language. I'm trying to see how it can really sound.

To be human is to be challenged to be more divine. Not even to try to meet such a challenge is the biggest defeat imaginable.

I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.

But still, like air, I'll rise

A joyful spirit is evidence of a grateful heart.

I like to know what's happening.

Sisterhood means if you happen to be in Burma and I happen to be in San Diego and I'm married to someone who is very jealous and you're married to somebody who is very possessive, if you call me in the middle of the night, I have to come.