Most of my heroes are just decent people. Decency is rare and underrated.

In high school I dated a white woman. She would come to visit me on the rez. And her dad, who was very racist, didn't like that at all. And he told her one time, 'You shouldn't go on the rez if you're white because Indians have a lot of anger in their heart.'

I used to sleep with my books in piles all over my bed and sometimes they were the only thing keeping me warm and always the only thing keeping me alive. Books are the best and worst defense.

There are all kinds of addicts, I guess. We all have pain. And we all look for ways to make the pain go away. (107)

If I were a doctor nobody would be inviting me to talk to reservations. I'd be a different person. Writers can influence more people.

Most of my heroes are just decent people. Decency is rare and underrated.

I remember when people used to think I was smart. I remember when people used to think my brain was useful. Damaged by water, sure. And ready to seizure at any moment. But still useful, and maybe even a little bit beautiful and sacred and magical.