Estranged from the tribe that gives no protection, What happens to the soul that hates its reflection?

Life is a constant struggle between being an individual and being a member of the community.

Books and beer are the best and worst defense.

I've come to the point in my life where I encourage young Native Americans to become much more selfish about their personal needs and wants.

I refuse to censor myself and kids will find their own way to my books and to all of the books that matter to them. As I write more honestly more kids will make their way toward me. And in subverting their repressive parents kids will learn the value of subverting the repressive nature of all authority figures.

When I had no money, and a great book came out, I couldn't get it. I had to wait. I love the idea that I have hardcover books here and at home that I haven't read yet. That's how I view that I'm rich. I have hardcover books I may never read.

If one reads enough books, one has a fighting chance.