The single most radical thing I know . . . is that I get to take care of myself.

“Grace is having a commitment to- or acceptance of- being ineffective and foolis…”

“This is what separates artists from ordinary people: the belief, deep in our he…”

“I don't know where to start," one [writing student] will wail. Start with your …”

“Sometimes this human stuff is slimy and pathetic...but better to feel it and ta…”