People in distress behave in a stressful way. They aren't all sweetness and light. They don't behave well when they are unhappy. That's just what I've observed.

I don't tell everyone my life history because if everyone knows your inside-leg measurement, how can you surprise them?

I've had very close relationships with some twentieth-century writers.

I am drawn to characters that go on journeys, characters that are real people, that have life.

You can't look at people being crucified. Even if you know it is just pretend.

You don't go to a comedy and try to laugh. You laugh in spite of yourself. You don't just come on stage and cry. Something has pushed you to cry.

Some people will never change.