It was like pulling teeth trying to get me to L.A. I hated it for so long, but now I've got this great life here.
“I have more freedom when I write fiction, but my memoirs have had a much stronger impact on my readers. Somehow the 'message,' even if I am not even aware that there is one, is conveyed better in this form.”
“I wish they'd shut the gates, and let us play ball with no press and no fans.”