"It is the most fun I’m ever going to have. I love to write. I love it. I mean, there’s nothing in the world I like better, and that includes sex, probably because I’m so very bad at it. It’s the greatest peace when I’m in a scene, and it’s just me and the character, that’s it, that’s where I want to live my life."
"Make it dark, make it grim, make it tough, but then, for the love of God, tell a joke."
"Don’t give people what they want, give them what they need."
"You either have to write or you shouldn't be writing. That's all."
"I write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I'm afraid of."
"Everyone has their first date and the object is to hide your flaws. And then you're in a relationship, and it's all about hiding your disappointment. And then, once you're married, it's about hiding your sins."