It's still easier to take a blow from outside than it is to be disgusted with myself for not taking a stand. I don't know how people can live and not fight back but apparently millions do. They must hate themselves.

I think gay people are like blondes: There're fewer of them but they have more fun.

All creatures tread across the rubble of ruined civilizations. The trick is to keep moving. No animal ever goes about dispensing shallow compassion.

Not until my middle thirties did I consider myself a novelist.

Gossip is irresponsible communication.

If the world were a logical place, men would ride side saddle.

When God made man she was practicing.