It is a truth of human nature that we can ponder life's mysteries for only so long before we lose interest and move on to something else.

God save us from the people who want to do what's best for us.

You try to keep life simple but it never works, and in the end all you have left is yourself.

I caution writers all the time to slow down and pay more attention to the work in front of them than to the end result. I don't think you write one book and get anywhere. I think you write five books and then maybe you are finally on the right path.

If you're unhappy, change something.

Sometimes being fooled by love is worth the price. At least you know you're alive and capable of feeling, even if all you end up with is chest pain.

I know there are people who believe you should forgive and forget. For the record, I'd like to say I'm a big fan of forgiveness as long as I'm given the opportunity to get even first.