I think the sport of wrestling, which I became involved with at the age of 14... I competed until I was 34, kind of old for a contact sport. I coached the sport until I was 47. I think the discipline of wrestling has given me the discipline I have to write.
“I don't listen to what art critics say. I don't know anybody who needs a critic to find out what art is.”
“The time when most of you should withdraw into yourself is when you are forced to be in a crowd.”