The past is never dead. It's not even past.

If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!

作家必须是个人对抗集体暴政的捍卫者。

每位艺术家都将画笔浸入自己的灵魂，将自己的本性绘入画作。

I’m not gonna dim my light for anyone.

The writer must believe that what he is doing is the most important thing in the world. And he must hold to this illusion even when he knows it is not true.