No man easily admits that he is afraid.

We dream our dreams, and sometimes they take us to places we never anticipate. But they are our dreams, and we go where they lead.

We are all descended from monsters.

God, it's like reality's completely shifted on me. I used to think I was standing on such solid ground. If I wanted something badly enough, I just worked like hell for it. Now I can't decide what to do, which move to make. All the things I counted on aren't there for me anymore.

Medicine is probably one of the best backgrounds for a writer to find stories. I always think cops and docs have the best background because we see so much of human behavior, such a range of human emotions.

The one man you most want to sleep with may be the worst choice of all.

... he knew that the cruelest of blows too often came with a smile.