My first book was the book that changed my life.

I was too young for Korea and too old for Vietnam.

There are many rules of good writing, but the best way to find them is to be a good reader.

My favorite book is the last one printed, which is always better than those that were published earlier.

Dams have harmed our wildlife and made rivers less useful for recreation.

Writing is not the easiest way to make a living. Your work long hours, usually all by yourself. It is not a way to make money.

Washington and Jefferson were both rich Virginia planters, but they were never friends.