"The world is full of strange and wonderful things, and it's the writer's job to find them."

"I don't believe in fate. I believe in choices."

"The only way to make sense of the world is to tell stories about it."

"Reality is a very tough opponent. It’s like a sumo wrestler—you can’t push it over easily."

"Music is very important to me. It's a way of getting into a certain mood."