“One of the great currents in the contemporary experience of art is that it seems to come out of the experience of the author.”

“I've always felt that if one was going to take seriously this vocation as an artist, you have to get beyond that decorative facade.”

“The work itself has a complete circle of meaning and counterpoint. And without your involvement as a viewer, there is no story.”

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”

“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me...”

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.”

“So many books, so little time.”

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”

“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.”