I never cut class. I loved getting A’s, I liked being smart. I liked being on time. I thought being smart is cooler than anything in the world.

My idea of heaven is a great big baked potato and someone to share it with.

The writer cannot be a mere storyteller; he cannot be a mere teacher; he cannot be a mere entertainer. He must be all of these and more.

我不会让恐惧阻止我，我会让它激励我。

我们讲故事是为了活着，我们活着是为了讲故事。