Writing is one of the few professions in which you can psychoanalyse yourself, get rid of hostilities and frustrations in public, and get paid for it.

Once you grow past Mommy and Daddy coming running when you're hurt, you're really on your own. You're alone, and there's no one to help you.

When I meet a woman who attracts me, I prefer women,' she said. 'And when I meet a man who attracts me, I prefer men.' 'You mean you haven't made up your mind yet.' 'I mean exactly what I said. I told you you wouldn't like it. Most people who ask want me definitely on one side or the other.

I was raised Baptist, and I like the fact that I got my conscience installed early.

The thing about science fiction is that it's totally wide open. But it's wide open in a conditional way.

He was like me - a kindred spirit crazy enough to keep on trying.

The destiny of Earthseed is to take root among the stars.