The novel is the most complete lie that tells the deepest truths.

过去总在变化，因为我们与它的关系总在改变。

我喜欢有过去的女人，跟她们交谈总有说不出的乐趣。

Most overnight successes — in fact any significant successes — take at least 5 years. Budget your life accordingly.

"To write is to breathe freely in a world that constantly tries to suffocate truth."

The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.

即使你拥有世界上所有的天赋，如果不努力，也无济于事。

他认为，人不抱希望是很傻的。

我认为没有好的剧本，你无法拍出好电影。