A writer must be willing to be surprised.

真实总是通过象征来中介。

我不是肖像画家。我对人背后的生活感兴趣。

My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.

Memory is a responsibility, not a burden.

只因为有庸俗的念头，一生的做事皆错；只因为俗眼观人，而一生没有认清朋友与敌人。