When language is treated beautifully and interestingly, it can feel good for the body: It's nourishing; it's rejuvenating.

Some creative writing programs seem evil, but my experience at Irvine was totally the opposite, where I feel like they were really good at focusing in on each writers voice and setting. When I felt like I was obligated to write a story that was more typical, no one really liked it.

As a kid, I often figured it was good to be patient to a fault.

I really like feeling connected to people and feeling like I have a good, solid sense of empathy.

You must feel what you're singing, not just have a good presentation of the language.

When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That's my religion.