I don't think it would be fun to write after inhaling art fumes. (What are art fumes?) No, I just make stuff up. It's easier that way.

None of this is truly happening," he said to Shadow. He sounded miserable. "It's all in your head. Best not to think of it.

I was always so relieved that anyone wants to publish anything I've written.

American Gods is about 200,000 words long, and I'm sure there are words that are simply in there 'cause I like them. I know I couldn't justify each and every one of them.

Don't start anything you're not prepared to finish.

In the case of 'Ocean at the End of the Lane,' it's a book about helplessness. It's a book about family, it's a book about being 7 in a world of people who are bigger than you, and more dangerous, and stepping into territory that you don't entirely understand.

The lower you start, the more opportunities you have.