When I select a topic, it's usually a commitment of two to three years of my life

The only real nation is humanity

What I like about non-fiction is that it covers such a huge territory. The best non-fiction is also creative

I'm going to a commune in Vermont and will deal with no unit of time shorter than a season.

I've gotta keep life and computers separate, or else I'm gonna go mad.

Don't worry about being worried. You're heading out on an adventure and you can always change your mind along the way and try something else.

I do believe in God. I think God has given so much power to people, and intelligence, and said, 'Well, you are on your own. Maybe I'm tired, I need a nap. You are mature. Why don't you look after yourselves?' And I think He's been sleeping too much.