But then, that was the trouble with relationships generally. They had their own temperature and there was no thermostat.

I'm very good at the past. It's the present I can't understand.

It's a mystery of human chemistry and I don't understand it, some people, as far as their senses are concerned, just feel like home.

The plain state of being human is dramatic enough for anyone; you don't need to be a heroin addict or a performance poet to experience extremity. You just have to love someone.

We are never allowed to forget that some books are badly written; we should remember that sometimes they're badly read, too.

Sentimental music has this great way of taking you back somewhere at the same time that it takes you forward, so you feel nostagic and hopeful all at the same time.

The truth will set you free. Either that or it'll get you a punch in the nose.