One of the advantages of being old is that you can speak your mind without worrying about the consequences.
"Every character I create is a fragment of myself, a mirror reflecting my own struggles and triumphs."
The process of writing can be magical. Mostly, you'll be staring at the computer screen trying not to distract yourself with the internet. But sometimes, if you're lucky, inspiration will come.
There is an awful lot you can tell about a person by their shoes. Where they're going. Where they've been.