"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."

I don't compete with anyone but myself. My goal is to be better than I was yesterday.

To grow fruits is to grow hope; each harvest brings new possibilities.

"I believe in the power of storytelling. It's how we make sense of the world."

The future of medicine lies in understanding life at its most fundamental level.