"The novel is the great democratic art form. It's the one place where you can be anyone, do anything, and say anything."

Quality should never be compromised for short-term gains.

I'm very competitive and ambitious, but I don't have a desire to be number one. I just want to do really interesting work and push myself.

质量是企业的生命线。

The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a solid, stable business.

We are not born for ourselves alone.