In the end we are all caught in devices of our own making. I believe that. In the end we are all caught.

You want to remember that while you're judging the book, the book is also judging you.

Money means I can support my family and still do what I love. Not very many people can say that in this world, and not many writers can say that.

Relief loosens tongues beyond measure.

A little arrogance (or even a lot) isn't such a bad thing, although your mother undoubtedly told you different. Mine did. "Pride goeth before a fall, Stephen", she said... and then I found out - right around the age that is 19 x 2 - that eventually you fall down, anyway.

He who speaks without an attentive ear is mute.

If the stuff you're writing is not for yourself, it won't work.