Any time you try to create an Internet meme, automatic fail. That's like the worst thing you can do.

Generally speaking, I think it is fair to say that I am a friend to the creatures of the Earth when I am not busy eating them or wearing them.

A stopped clock is correct twice a day, but a sundial can be used to stab someone, even at nighttime.

Specificity is the soul of narrative.

I am not beautiful, so I don't know why I'm making myself ugly. But the mustache stays.

All I can ask from society is that it please stop telling me why I should like sports.

I actually own a copy of my own book; that's how dedicated I am as an author.

There is no ritual that enhances creativity other than just starting.

My career as a magazine writer was largely prefaced on the idea of curiosity, to go on adventures and weasel my way into the lives of people that I admire.

A literary agent is nothing but a cheap salesman (or woman); while a writer is a cheap salesman (or woman) who also has to actually write the books.

The villain of any story is often the most compelling character.

I don’t think Australians ever use a couple of words when twenty will do just fine.

Mother Florence had once told her that jealousy was the worst of all faults because it prevented a person from being who they were born to be.

A cheerful friend is like a sunny day which sheds its brightness on all around.

Home ownership is the cornerstone of a strong community.

I'm a Libra. If someone compliments me, I'll say something nice to them. I like to give out compliments.

I don't want to pit Red America against Blue America. I want to be President of the United States of America.

How the city attracts all types and how the unwary must suffer from ignorance of its ways.

I have got an iPad, what a joy! Van Gogh would have loved it, and he could have written his letters on it as well.

I know I personally get a little rusty when I've jumped back and forth.

You can get into a place in your life where you no longer are in control of events, and events are in control of you.