"In the act of writing, we confront our deepest fears and desires."

The dominant kind of snobbery that exists nowadays is job snobbery. You encounter it within minutes at a party, when you get asked that famous iconic question of the early 21st century, "What do you do?" According to how you answer that question, people are either incredibly delighted to see you, or look at their watch and make their excuses.

The more successful I become, the more I need a man who is not intimidated by me.

我这一代人最伟大的发现是，人类可以通过改变心态来改变他们的生活。