"The human mind is a dangerous place, and that's why we need art."

"I'm a great believer in the power of the imagination."

"It is, after all, the right of the people to be absolutely idiotic if they wish."

"The human brain is a wonderful thing. It starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public."

"Writing is a solitary business, but it's also a way of connecting with the world."