If language were liquid, it would be rushing in. Instead here we are in a silence more eloquent than any word could ever be.

Writing is always personal in some way but not always in a direct way.

To me, a feminist belong in the same category as a humanist or an advocate for human rights. I don't see why someone who's a feminist should be thought of differently.

I always thought that if I was popular I must be doing something wrong.

I like to write about things that are extreme in some form. I like to write about something I feel I have to write about.

A lot of my writing is not terribly civilized.

There are no rules in fights with girls. Just hurting.

I was always inventing characters and making up stories.

I dont think gender is aesthetically defining for me.

I had some fears as a kid, but I was also relatively fearless. Maybe that's a result of living half the time in reality and the other half in fantasy.

If you have to fight a crowd of boys, it's best to go for the biggest one. That way you won't have to fight them all. The others will see that you mean business and you will win their respect.

I've really learned to appreciate the magic of challenging yourself. Seeing yourself somewhere new. There's a whole world out there.

Every day comes with a host of opportunities but also distractions. You need to develop good judgement in the decisions and choices you make.

Always and Everywhere a Book Is Waiting for Me

The world to have a balance first it needs one liar and one guy who can discover who is lieing. That's called balance!

When you're doing collaborative music, the relationship that forms is a very bonding kind of experience.

There are very few people that I deal with from a business side that it's just strictly a one-sided business relationship. I think that's important.

Teach the student first, the music second and the piano third.

Turn enemies into friends by doing something nice for them.

I've been a voice for many people.

I write much better in the nonconfines of the early morning than I do the clutter of the day.