"The great advantage of being a writer is that you can spy on people. You're there, listening to every word, but part of you is observing. Everything is useful to a writer, every scrap, even the longest and most boring of luncheon parties."

心是一个被遗忘的欲望的迷宫。

"The act of creation is an act of rebellion."

"A good book should leave you slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading it."

最好的故事是那些在你翻完最后一页后仍久久留在你心中的故事。