I think once you sort of cross over and you realize what books can be - and if they mean something to you - there's just no stopping you.

What I like about being alone is being able to do whatever you want and it's for yourself.

When I was turning 40, I felt that there were no books out there that hit the spot in terms of what I wanted to read.

I think once you sort of cross over and you realize what books can be - and if they mean something to you - there's just no stopping you.

My parents always raised us with the idea of having college in mind. You sort of need a college education. It's part of life. It's something that you do - like going to your prom.

Originally I considered myself a singer.

I never really felt like I belonged in California.