Writing Is A Lonely Business.

I Realized That I Might Be A Lonely Indian Boy, But I Was Not Alone In The Loneliness. There Were Millions Of Other Americans Who Had Left Their Birthplaces In Search Of A Dream. (217)

Most Of My Heroes Are Just Decent People. Decency Is Rare And Underrated.

I Don't Have To Participate In Another Culture's Ceremonies In Order To Respect That Culture.

The Ordinary Can Be Like Medicine.

What Kind Of Life Can You Have In A House Without Books?