Writing is such a lonely work that I try to keep myself cheered up.

Less is more.

Don’t try to visualize the great mass audience. There is no such audience—every reader is a different person.

I'm often dismayed by the sludge I see appearing on my screen if I approach writing as a task--the day's work--and not with some enjoyment.

The writer, his eye on the finish line, never gave enough thought to how to run the race.

Good writing is good writing, whatever form it takes and whatever we call it.

...being "rather unique" is no more possible than being rather pregnant.

But on the question of who you're writing for, don't be eager to please.

It wont do to say that the reader is too dumb or too lazy to keep pace with the train of thought. If the reader is lost, it's usually because the writer hasn't be careful enough.

It wont do to say that the reader is too dumb or too lazy to keep pace with the train of thought. If the reader is lost, it's usually because the writer hasn't been careful enough

The reader is someone with an attention span of about 30 seconds.

I teach that all men are mad.

Life is made up of sobs sniffles and smiles with sniffles predominating.

In particular, there was a butler in a blue coat and bright buttons, who gave quite a winey flavour to the table beer; he poured it out so superbly.

I don't like the slasher stuff, myself, but I do like the psychological horror of Roman Polanski and that world. But, it's curious to me why people do like to be afraid.

I struggle every day with trying to be a better dad, a better husband, better musician, better artist. It consumes me, and I don't see an end in sight.

The term "genius" gets used far too loosely in rock & roll.

Remember: everyone you meet is fighting a mighty battle. Be kind. Be understanding.

Sexuality is a private matter; some believe that broadcasting it destroys the very things that make it sacred.

It's not what you see that is art. Art is the gap.

The fact that you're friends doesn't necessarily equate to great chemistry.