“...is the writer a prophet or priest - does he show the truth or serve the truth?...”

“...what makes a writer a prophet is his ability to speak truth...”

“...writers, like priests, should have compassion...and a sensitivity to pain...”

“...and you thought beauty was the outward show - but now you know the truth, my Love - it's always been the inner fire...”

“...true authority is not based on control - it's based on truth...”

“...writing with ferocity is a gift, provided that ferocity is a monomaniacal devotion to pursuing the truth ...”

“...Other women I can flatter and praise – but to you, I must tell the truth...”