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.

阅读是一种同理心的行为。你正在走进别人的鞋子，通过他们的眼睛看世界。

The act of writing is an act of defiance.

人生如此短暂，如此美好。不要对工作太认真。享受生活。

The best films are the ones that challenge you.