And what, you ask, does writing teach us? First and foremost, it reminds us that we are alive and that it is a gift and a privilege, not a right.

The things that you do should be things that you love, and things that you love should be things that you do.

I believe in libraries because most students don't have any money.

To everything there is a season. Yes. A time to break down, and a time to build up. Yes. A time to keep silence and a time to speak. Yes.

Don’t think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity.

I like to smell things and look at things, and sometimes stay up all night, walking, and watch the sun rise.

Write 1000 words a day. That's only about four pages, but force yourself to do it. Put your finger down your throat and throw up. That's what writing's all about.