It was kind of a decompression - from straight alcohol to mixed drinks to wine to spritzers - and then you're out.

We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race.

It doesn't matter who you are, if you've got the legs, you can hang with them.

I don't practice anything. I spend time looking over ideas and then just get out and do it.

It's always great when you want scientific fact to get a really good science fiction writer to talk to you about it.

Three wishes - no substitutes, exchanges or refunds

To be acknowledged for who and what I am, no more, no less. Not for acclaim, not for approval, but, the simple truth of that recognition. This has been the elemental drive of my existence, and it must be achieved, if I am to live or die with dignity.