"I'm not afraid of death. I'm afraid of not living."

"I don't believe in superheroes. I believe in everyday heroes. The people who do good things without expecting anything in return."

"I think the world is going to hell in a handbasket. But I'm an optimist, so I think we can fix it."

"I'm not a fan of reality television. I think it's a waste of time. I think it's a distraction from real life."

"I'm a very selfish writer. I write for myself. I write to please myself. If other people like it, that's a bonus."