Creativity doesn't flourish in an atmosphere of despotism, coercion and fear.
Most of my life I have needed more time to be on my own.
the most successful marriages were always based on both partners feeling that they had done rather well for themselves.
we can forgive anything as long as it isn't done to us.
Write what you need to write, not what is currently popular or what you think will sell.
It's possible to fight intolerance, stupidity and fanaticism when they come separately. When you get all three together it's probably wiser to get out, if only to preserve your sanity.