Past certain ages or certain wisdoms it is very difficult to look with wonder; it is best done when one is a child; after that, and if you are lucky, you will find a bridge of childhood and walk across it.

The problem with living outside the law is that you no longer have its protection.

The way his plump hand clutched at her hip seemed somehow improper; not morally, aesthetically.

Fame is only good for one thing - they will cash your check in a small town.

I don't think I've ever drunk champagne before breakfast before. With breakfast on several occasions, but never before before.

I also write the last paragraph or page of a story first. That way I always know what I'm working towards.

Sometimes when I think how good my book can be, I can hardly breathe.