“A writer’s brain is like a magician’s hat. If you’re going to get anything out of it, you have to put something in it first”
“Life is like a trumpet - if you don't put anything into it, you don't get anything out of it.”
“Books are like eggs. Somethings you have to crack them open to get anything out.”
“You go out into the night makin’ trouble, fearless. With everything else that means something in your life, you’re shit scared. You’re gonna have to find a way to get the f**k over it.”
“Get all the education you can then go out and do something - do anything.”
“[about a hat] You can put it on and say, "Hey you, person without a hat! I've got something you don't! How did I get it? Probably by being worth more to society.”