My father is an amazing man.

I guess a witness is all I am. I think as a writer, you're pretty removed. Writing is a very selfish, individualistic pursuit. So in that sense I'm a witness because I'm not participating.

I look more Indian when I'm serious.

Since Jesus was human then he most assuredly farted and burped. And if God did create us in God's image then God must fart and burp as well.

I had the feeling I was going to be successful, and I didn't want to be another disappointing Indian.

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)

Well, I think the worst part about tribalism is its tendency to fundamentalize, and if I can fight fundamentalism in any of its forms I'm happy.