I don't know exactly how long the book as we know it will exist, but I fully expect to make it to my death without having to give up on books.

I'm trying to read more dead people because I keep having to read stuff for juries and so forth.

I have admired Melissa Pritchard's writing for several years now for its wisdom, its humble elegance, and its earthy comedy.

There’s something really rich and powerful in not talking about what you need to talk about sometimes.

I always feel I have made unfilmable books. I even felt that way about a book of mine that was later made into a movie. But my wife, who has made two films, thinks this one would make a very original film. I'm all for original films.

I made this list of stuff that it's time for me to try to do.

I'm not the guy to ask about the most up to date stuff.