A great book provides escapism for me. The artistry and the creativity in a story are better than any drugs.

Two must-haves for me are a great book and my iPod.

I have two rules for a great book: make me think and make me smile.

I think Maus I is better than Maus II. The standard here is whether or not it's as good as a great book of prose literature and by that standard, no, it's not that great.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", great story, great film.

A great book begins with an idea; a great life, with a determination.