Leaves covered pavement like soggy cereal.

To almost die is to know that one day you will, and to never again feel the same about anything.

America is the most violent democracy in the world. It's something that's met with great shock, horror, and mystery when I travel to other countries. They ask, Why are there so many shootings in America? Why does everyone own a gun?

Even if you are a best-seller you feel insecure because it is all so unpredictable.

I find it difficult to attend autopsies. Especially the smells.

But when I was a little kid, I was always writing stories and illustrating little books that I would create.

If everybody, every day, would try to do one thing that pulls them beyond themselves the world will start being a better place.