When terrorism strikes, divisive anger is a natural response.

Novel writing is the slowest art form in the world. It is not a sprint. It is not even a marathon. It is a series of marathons that stretch over and over across a continent.

Pakistan now is like a horror film franchise. You know, it's 'Friday the 13th, Episode 63: The Terrorist from Pakistan.' And each time we hear of Pakistan it's in that context.

When the uncertain future becomes the past, the past in turn becomes uncertain.

There's a reason prophets perform miracles; language lacks the power to describe faith.

The world seems concerned with Pakistan primarily as an actor in global attempts to combat terrorism.

I don't want to be a Michael Moore-style artist, which is not to disparage Michael Moore. But he seems rather unsuccessful at winning people over who don't already agree with him.