At the age of fourteen I discovered writing as an escape from a world of reality in which I felt acutely uncomfortable.

Why is it so damn hard for people to talk?

The strongest influences in my life and my work are always whomever I love. Whomever I love and am with most of the time, or whomever I remember most vividly. I think that's true of everyone, don't you?

All cruel people describe themselves as paragons of frankness.

We're left alone with each other. We have to creep close to each other and give gentle little nudges with our paws and our muzzles before we can slip into sleep and rest for the next day's playtime.

An artist must believe in himself - Possibly not so passionately as Lawrence - but passionately. Your belief is contagious. Others say - He is vain - but they are affected.

Well, honey, a shot never does a coke any harm!