I was being paid to do what I loved, and there's no gig on earth better than that; it's like a license to steal.

there is no gain without risk, perhaps no risk without love.

I started writing seriously when I was about 12. I am always in the mood.

But sorry is the Kool-Aid of human emotions. [...] True sorrow is as rare as true love.

No one likes to see a government folder with his name on it.

Isn't it too bad that the great truths are all such lies.

Don't give me what I ask for, give me what I need.