“I consider anybody a twerp who hasn't read the greatest American short story, which is 'Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,' by Ambrose Bierce.”
“Think of anything, of cowboys, of movies, of detective stories, of anybody who goes anywhere or stays at home and is an American and you will realize that it is something strictly American to conceive a space that is filled with moving.”
“Then, who will tell our story---that of the common soldier?" Silent Runs the Creek”
“Anybody who thinks money will make you happy, hasn't got money.”
“I have managed to conceal my madness fairly effectively, and as far as I know it hasn't hurt anybody badly, for which I am grateful.”
“She hasn't had a book to read lately and that feeling of story rushes through her like a swoon.”