The fact that dogs are not people means you don't have as much response to the particulars.

Dogs really are perfect soldiers. They are brave and smart; they can smell through walls, see in the dark, and eat Army rations without complaint.

You have to simply love writing, and you have to remind yourself often that you love it.

On the very same day that I ordered an iPad 2, I went shopping to buy myself a letter opener. I like to cover all my bases.

I love Japanese design and fabrics. I also love people who make clothes for mass consumption but do it well and cleverly.

There will always be vain, obsessive people who want to own rare and extraordinary things whatever the cost; there will always be people for whom owning beautiful, dangerous animals brings a sense of power and magic.

I don't turn to greeting cards for wisdom and advice, but they are a fine reflection of the general drift of the culture.