Work. Like pain, I sensed that this was an experience I would want to avoid as often as possible.

I have an advanced degree in procrastination and another one in paranoia.

We spoke French at home and I didn't know any English until I went to school. My mother was French and met my father when he visited France as a student on a teaching placement.

I could do with a bit more excess. From now on I'm going to be immoderate--and volatile--I shall enjoy loud music and lurid poetry. I shall be rampant.

The great thing about books is that you can end with a question mark.

Clones fit in. Freaks stand out. Ask me which one I prefer.