Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.
~Anton Chekhov

Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.
~E.L. Doctorow

You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.
~Ray Bradbury

I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists of building enough bookshelves.
~Anna Quindlen