As I get older, I've learned to listen to people rather than accuse them of things.

Interests evolve into hobbies or volunteer work, which grow into passions. It takes time, more time than anyone imagines.

I used to want to change the world. Now I'm open to letting it change me.

Write first. Worry about getting an agent or publisher later. Write it first. Prove you can do it and then others will listen. Tons of people talk about books they want to write. Far fewer are those who actually complete that vision. Don’t be a talker.

Success is not measured by bestseller lists. Certain types of great books sell very well; other types of great books don’t sell a lot. But they’re both great.

We've all lost something along the way.

Children key off their parents’ reaction more than the argument or physical discipline itself.