I watched a lot of movies. I was deeply influenced by movies.
Live long, my friend, be wise and strong. But do not from any man his song.
I was nostalgic even as a young man. Preferred listening to Opera not Bing Crossby.
and when all the wars are over, a butterfly will still be beautiful.
When you write a novel you have to live with the characters for a long time. So I prefer short stories. I never wrote anything more than 250 pages.
There is money to be made in the market place, but under the cherry tree there is rest.