The joy of working at something to find out what it means to me is what I grew up with.

There are times in life when, instead of complaining, you do something about your complaints.

In working on a poem, I love to revise. Lots of younger poets don't enjoy this, but in the process of revision I discover things

I carry a notebook with me everywhere. But that's only the first step.

I always loved science. And in fact, I got a science award in high school. I mean, I loved science, but I think I loved literature more.

Equality and self-determination should never be divided in the name of religious or ideological fervor.

Courage has nothing to do with our determination to be great. It has to do with what we decide in that moment when we are called upon to be more.