I believe that we often disguise pain through ritual and it may be the only solace we have.

I think of birth as the search for a larger apartment.

I write poetry. It comes naturally to me, but from a technical point of view it forces me to pay close attention to language and to scan.

For you to be successful, sacrifices must be made. It's better that they are made by others but failing that, you'll have to make them yourself.

compromise is the work of mature people.

Dying's not so bad. At least I won't have to answer the telephone.

So often the truth is told with hate, and lies are told with love.