“When the writing is good, a book becomes a mirror. The reader will see an uncanny familiarity and respond accordingly.”

“Only by examining our personal biases can we grow as artists; only by cultivating empathy can we grow as people.”

“An intelligent person can rationalize anything, a wise person doesn't try.”

“CUSTOMER: Hi.BOOKSELLER: Hi there, how can I help?CUSTOMER: Could you please explain Kindle to me.BOOKSELLER: Sure. It’s an e-reader, which means you download books and read them on a small hand-held computer.CUSTOMER: Oh OK, I see. So . . . this Kindle. Are the books on that paperback or hardback?”

“‎"Prayer is an earnest and familiar talking with God.”

“When you can see the love of God through your struggles and you don't need another person to fill a void, you're in a pretty good place.”

“If you're anorexic, you're doing it wrong."I swat him with a dish towel. "No, no, I mean anorexics look in the mirror, and even if they're eighty pounds, they still see a fat girl. I'm a hundred pounds heavier than I was in high school, my veins are full of creme fraiche, and yet I look in the mirror, take in the hair and makeup, and think, Damn, baby, you fiiine.”