I learned to write by listening to people talk. I still feel that the best of my writing comes from having heard rather than having read.

When you tell a story you automatically talk about traditions, but they're never separate from the people, the human implications. You're talking about your connections as a human being.

You change the rhythm of the talk and respoonse and you change the rhythm between the talk and the response.

Think of what makes you smile

Only two things kept her from loathing him.The expression on his face when he'd said, "France." And the expression on his face when he'd said, "home.

I will not meddle with that which I cannot mend.

I have a satellite radio show called 'The Legends of Reggae.' It's a cool way to branch out and do other things. I'm paying respect to the legends of reggae.

Satan, really, is the romantic youth of Jesus re-appearing for a moment.

Empiricist philosophy always tends to be anti-philosophy (and is often proud of it).

Robert Creely's poems have two main characteristics. 1) They are short; 2) they are not short enough.

I'm a Lakers fan. Kevin Garnett is my favorite player of all time because of his passion for the game.

I'm not a person that's easily embarrassed, but I'm embarrassed for other people.

Creativity is more about taking the facts, fictions, and feelings we store away and finding new ways to connect them.