Language exerts hidden power, like the moon on the tides.

What's the point of prolonging your life if you don't enjoy it? It's your body. Do whatever you want with it. Better to wear out than rust over.

The human animal dances wildest on the edge of the grave.

It doesn't matter to me. We're still cousins in our own way. Blood's just something old people talk about to make you feel bad.

I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me but I find I am grateful for having loved them. The gratitude has finally conquered the loss.

The only merciful thing about drug abuse is the speed with which it devastates you. Alcoholics can take decades to destroy themselves and everyone they touch. The drug addict can accomplish this in a year or two. Of course, suicide is even more efficient.

Trouble is said to be good for an artist's soul but almost never is.