With American Gods I was trying very, very consciously - there was a level at which it was a little like trying to write a novel in French - you know, "this novel is to be written in American."

Never trust the storyteller. Only trust the story.

I fell for her like a suicide from a bridge.

Do not lose hope — what you seek will be found. Trust ghosts. Trust those that you have helped to help you in their turn. Trust dreams. Trust your heart, and trust your story. (from 'Instructions')

The house smelled musty and damp, and a little sweet, as if it were haunted by the ghosts of long-dead cookies.

All good technology should be used to piss off people's parents.

When things get tough... Make good art.