Publishers send me a lot of first novels because my first novel was the defining novel of my career, and I guess a lot of people want my benediction or something.

I don't think I found my voice until I reached New York. I suppose it's possible I would have had some kind of different literary career if I had not discovered New York.

I envy those writers who outline their novels, who know where they're going. But I find writing is a process of discovery.

When you catch yourself lying to your therapist, you know it's a waste of money.