People are like tea bags; you never know how strong they'll be until they're in hot water. In times of trouble, you not only discover what you truly believe but whether or not you can act on your beliefs.

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.

Youth moves out, leaving no forwarding address. No matter how you try, you can't reach that person again or that place.

Book tours are like boot camp but with little sleep and less food.

Never underestimate the power of self-absorption, including your parents' self-absorption.

There are very few people who are creative and imaginative. Therefore, fiction is difficult for people to embrace.

I became a lesbian because of women, because women are beautiful, strong, and compassionate.